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NI Trends: positive trends remain in beef trade; hoggets hit key buying period
Kieran Mailey
The beef trade in Northern Ireland remains positive going into the Easter period, while hoggets have entered a key buying week.
20 March 2024 Markets
NI trends: finished cattle prices on steady footing, hoggets hit record highs
The beef trade is holding firm in Northern Ireland, but hoggets have soared to record prices.
17 March 2024 News
Slump in New Zealand beef and sheep farm incomes
New Zealand beef and sheep farm incomes for the 2023/24 season are expected to fall to levels last experienced in the 1980s.
Five cattle groups to potentially sell in spring
Where cashflow is tight after a long, expensive winter, outlined are some options for farmers looking to offload cattle in the coming weeks to generate income.
16 March 2024 Management
Agricultural 'surplus' down 36% in 2023
Milk prices fell by 26% in 2023 and when combined with a 4% reduction in volumes, the value of milk declined by €1.5bn to €3.5bn.
11 March 2024 News
NI Trends: cattle prices settle after recent cuts; hogget trade on fire
The beef trade in Northern Ireland has steadies after recent price cuts, with the hogget trade roaring on.
6 March 2024 Markets
Organic farmers require 'more feed' than Department suggests
Following the launch of the Department of agriculture's organic farmers feed survey, IFA organic project team chair said 'it's not a true representation' of the requirements.
28 February 2024 News
Fat cattle in demand at Ballymena Mart
Buyers were highly active on heavy fleshed stock during the weekly sale of fat cattle in Ballymena Mart.
21 February 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: factories move to cut beef price; hogget prices surge to 650p/kg
There are mixed fortunes in the beef and sheep trade at NI plants, with cattle prices easing, but hoggets rising in value.
21 February 2024 Markets
Marts report lift in demand for dairy stock
Most of the interest and the best of the prices are for recently calved heifers or second calvers.
18 February 2024 News
NI Trends: tight supplies put farmers on front foot; deals to be had on hoggets
With factory agents wanting cattle, farmers in NI are well placed to negotiate for higher prices. The hogget trade is also positive, with deals to be made.
31 January 2024 Markets
NI Trends: price boost on prime cattle and cows; hoggets up 20p/kg
There are plenty of positives within the beef and sheep trade in Northern Ireland.
24 January 2024 Markets