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Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Marts are reporting that the handbrake remains up on the dry cow trade for now with lower numbers than other years as farmers chose to milk on when grass supplies are there. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

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Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

MARKETS 29 September 2026

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

NEWS 23 September 2026

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

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MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

Prices for forward store and slaughter-fit bullocks and heifers have firmed slightly, while cull cows held their own on price.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Beef Management: early weaning, culling cows and purchasing weanlings

Beef Management: early weaning, culling cows and purchasing weanlings

The priority with any first-calving cows and also older cows that have raised their calves and are shy on condition should be early weaning to protect body condition.

MANAGEMENT 19 August 2026

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Prices holding well for in-spec cattle, but out-of-spec more likely to be cut.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Dairy Management: rain arrives but don't ease off feeding yet

Dairy Management: rain arrives but don't ease off feeding yet

With rain finally arriving, farms will need to continue feeding in order to build farm cover, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 19 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks

MARTS 19 August 2026

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

Several special weanling sales have seen exporters account for over 50% of bull weanlings passing through the rings, which is aiding in putting a floor under weanling prices.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Sharper trade for cattle at Clogher Mart

Sharper trade for cattle at Clogher Mart

There was strong demand for suckler outfits in Clogher Valley Livestock Mart on Saturday, writes Peter McCann

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

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