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NI cattle take another price hit

The beef trade in Northern Ireland remains under pressure, with another cut to base quotes.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

NI cattle take another price hit

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NEWS 15 May 2026

Northern View: factories take another 10p/kg off quotes

Northern View: factories take another 10p/kg off quotes

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Northern View: beef trade remains under pressure

Northern View: beef trade remains under pressure

Northern View: beef trade remains under pressure

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Northern View: prices paid continue to edge down

Northern View: prices paid continue to edge down

Northern View: prices paid continue to edge down

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

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Sheep mart comment: prices strong but quality is more variable

Sheep mart comment: prices strong but quality is more variable

Average prices for hoggets are unchanged, but this is influenced by more variability in quality, with good-quality lots €1 to €3/head higher.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Sheep Management: in-lamb yearling hoggets and marketing spring lambs

Sheep Management: in-lamb yearling hoggets and marketing spring lambs

Farmers with ewe hoggets to sell are reminded to check that they are not in lamb and also to check that they have not set permanent teeth.

MANAGEMENT 8 April 2026

Sheep price update: Dawn increases quality assurance payment by 10c/kg

Sheep price update: Dawn increases quality assurance payment by 10c/kg

The plants in Kildare and Ballyhaunis are now paying a 20c/kg payment for quality assured hoggets and lambs on top of base quotes.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Northern View: higher numbers keep a lid on trade

Northern View: higher numbers keep a lid on trade

Prices paid for cattle in NI continue to edge back, although base quotes remain steady.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Sheep management: SWS footbathing change and haemonchus contortus threat

Sheep management: SWS footbathing change and haemonchus contortus threat

The Department of Agriculture has revised the terms and conditions of the footbathing action with copper and zinc sulphate now permitted to be used.

MANAGEMENT 8 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

Strong well-fleshed hoggets sold with ease above €220/head at Ballinalsoe Mart on Thursday last. Martin Merrick reports.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Sheep Trends: positive sales driving demand

Sheep Trends: positive sales driving demand

Strong sales of sheepmeat over the Easter period has witnessed factories looking for a steady flow of sheep on to the market.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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