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Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Adam Woods reports from Aurivo Mart in Mohill for its general cattle sale last Saturday.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

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NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

MARKETS 16 June 2026

Stability returns to NI beef trade

Stability returns to NI beef trade

Stability returns to NI beef trade

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Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Last week’s sale in Roscrea Mart saw a big lift in all heifer categories, while lighter bullocks saw a drop in demand with bullocks weighing over 500kg more sought-after.

MARKETS 3 June 2026

Beef trade shows signs of steadying

Beef trade shows signs of steadying

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

MARKETS 3 June 2026

In-calf Hereford heifer sells for €6,800 in Cork sale

In-calf Hereford heifer sells for €6,800 in Cork sale

Flying trade at Saturday's Gurteragh and Tullaha Hereford sale in Co Cork, with a top price of €6,800 for an in-calf heifer, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 June 2026

Watch: debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

Watch: debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

Achieving the highest price of €7,700 at Saturday's mixed breeds sale in Carrick-on-Shannon was Debutant Charolais breeder Deirdre McGowan, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 June 2026

Dairy numbers hit record low in Britain

Dairy numbers hit record low in Britain

Drop in young stock numbers will be a huge concern for British dairy farmers going forward.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart

Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart

With all the recent pressure on beef, it filtered down into the weanling ring where there were four consecutive weeks of weanling bulls dropping. But Elphin Mart turned the tide in Monday's sale.

MARKETS 3 June 2026

Northern View: downward pressure eases on NI trade

Northern View: downward pressure eases on NI trade

Prices paid for prime cattle are similar to what was on offer last week in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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