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Beef
Factory buyers active for forward cattle
Tommy Moyles
Heavy cattle were in demand at Gortatlea Mart on Friday with factory buyers on the lookout for forward cattle of all classes.
24 July 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: July farming hours in March weather
The cool conditions have impacted grass growth on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
24 July 2024 Markets
Factory buyers active for forward cattle
Heavy cattle were in demand at Gortatlea Mart on Friday, with factory buyers on the lookout for forward cattle of all classes.
Milltown farmer delivering the goods on model farm
James Mangan was a new entrant to dairying in 2016 and hasn't looked back as he's now a fulltime farmer.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
Beef quotes steady despite factory efforts
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest quotes from beef factories for factory finished cattle.
23 July 2024 Markets
Milan Limousins bow out with dispersal sale
After nearly 30 years of breeding pedigree Limousins, Donie and Maura McKeown will see their prized herd sold this weekend in Elphin Mart.
18 July 2024 Pedigree
NI Trends: positive beef trade as supplies tighten; lamb trade steadies
There is more life in the beef trade across Northern Ireland, as supplies continue to tighten. The lamb trade has finally settled after downward price pressure.
17 July 2024 Markets
Beef trade steady
Adam Woods has the latest news on this week’s beef trade
17 July 2024 Markets
Cull cows prices down 48p/kg in 2024
Market reports show a significant price drop in cull cow prices when compared to 2023 levels.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Breeding plan and performance in focus at open day
Adam Woods previews what will be on display in terms of breeding and animal performance at next week’s suckler and sheep open day on Tullamore Farm.
17 July 2024 Breeding & health
Beef prices: quotes steady for now
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory-finished cattle.
15 July 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: plainer cattle easier bought this week
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including the latest on this week’s mart trade and what’s happening in the country’s marts.
10 July 2024 Markets