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Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

The prices on offer for beef cattle in NI are generally unchanged from previous weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

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Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

In pictures: northeast Texel sale sees hoggets hit €6,400 in Carnaross

In pictures: northeast Texel sale sees hoggets hit €6,400 in Carnaross

NEWS 31 December 2025

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

TULLAMORE FARM 28 November 2025

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

PEDIGREE 12 November 2025

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Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

The on-farm sale, which takes place on Saturday 25 October, includes a guest consignment from Molloy Suffolks.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2025

Sharp decline in NI sheep slaughter

Sharp decline in NI sheep slaughter

There has been a 16% decline in the number of hoggets and lambs slaughtered in NI in comparison to 2024 figures to date.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 September 2025

Supplementary sale of Galway sheep in Ballinasloe

Supplementary sale of Galway sheep in Ballinasloe

Following a successful premier show and sale where many customers went home empty-handed, a second sale has been organised for Thursday 23 October in Ballinasloe Mart.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2025

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Trade has remained on par with last week, with agents still active and grass buyers still keen for stores.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Agents appear more active for top-end heavy lambs, while hill breeding sales are recording record prices.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Will Obama apply for his flock number?

Will Obama apply for his flock number?

Last week during Barack Obama's visit to Dublin, I see he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin award.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Sheep mart prices: signs of more demand for finished lambs

Sheep mart prices: signs of more demand for finished lambs

While agents remain coy in their purchasing behaviour, some marts report agent relationships at the ringside weakening and competition levels stepping up a notch

MARKETS 24 September 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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