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Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from this week's sale in Mid Tipp Mart, where beef cattle are holding firm, but buyers not as anxious for lesser store cattle.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

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Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

MARKETS 19 August 2026

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Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Reports suggest some finishers are still working off quotes close to 600p/kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Sheep trends: lambs fall to €8/kg base price

Sheep trends: lambs fall to €8/kg base price

Factory agents are blaming a spike in throughput coinciding with more challenging market conditions in key export markets

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

Sharp demand was seen for both store- and finished-type lambs, while cull ewes also remained a solid trade.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Fat lambs sell to £186 in Kilrea Mart

Fat lambs sell to £186 in Kilrea Mart

The weekly sheep sale took place in Kilrea, Co Derry on Monday. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs remain in tight supply

Low numbers of heavier well-fleshed lambs is generating increased competition between butcher and wholesale buyers.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Sheep Trends: lamb price steady at €9/kg

Sheep Trends: lamb price steady at €9/kg

Factory agents are having to work harder to get their hands on numbers, with reports this week pointing to lower numbers coming on stream.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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