Mart Watch
Saturday’s sale at Balla Mart saw another large entry of almost 1,000 cattle on offer. The trade was quite strong, and prices were a touch higher than last week for better-quality cattle.
By Nathan Tuffy on 05 November 2017
The trade has held firm where cattle quality is good. However, in some areas, increased supplies of Friesian, Angus and Hereford cattle are having a negative effect.
By Nathan Tuffy on 02 November 2017
A guide to special and upcoming sales in the marts in the coming weeks.
By Nathan Tuffy on 02 November 2017
Saturday’s sale at Balla Mart saw another large entry of cattle on offer as it was the end of the month sale. All rings were busy, with plenty of farmer and agent activity.
By Nathan Tuffy on 28 October 2017
There has been a little more life in the trade in the past week, with farmers a touch more active than they have been in recent weeks.
By Nathan Tuffy on 26 October 2017
A guide to special and upcoming sales in the marts in the coming weeks.
By Nathan Tuffy on 26 October 2017
Saturday’s sale at Balla Mart saw a little under 1,000 head of cattle on offer. The largest proportion of cattle were bullocks, with about 450 booked in.
By Nathan Tuffy on 22 October 2017
BPS money is currently being rolled out to farmers right across the country and this is having a positive effect on prices.
By Nathan Tuffy on 19 October 2017
Martin McNamara, Clare Marts: "The trade has been very strong here in the past week. Weanlings in particular have been very strong, with prices up between €30 and €40/head on the same week last year."
By Nathan Tuffy on 19 October 2017
A guide to special and upcoming sales in the marts in the coming weeks.
By Nathan Tuffy on 19 October 2017
Demand for in-calf and calved suckler cows remains very strong, with plenty of special sales ongoing.
By Nathan Tuffy on 19 October 2017
Saturday’s sale at Carnew Mart saw over 1,000 cattle on offer, which is a large sale for the time of year. Mart manager David Quinn said that while numbers were high, the trade was quite strong.
By Nathan Tuffy on 19 October 2017
There were over 900 cattle on offer at Balla Mart on Saturday last. Top-quality continental cattle were a strong trade once again, with plenty of buyers present.
By Nathan Tuffy on 19 October 2017
Saturday’s sale at Balla Mart saw another large entry of stock and plenty of buyers present also.
By Nathan Tuffy on 14 October 2017
Monday last saw a special 60th anniversary sale take place at Bandon Mart. Tom McCarthy said that there was a large entry of 700 top-quality forward cattle on offer.
By Nathan Tuffy on 12 October 2017
The number of in-calf suckler cows, heifers and cows with calves at foot on offer has increased in recent weeks and demand is strong.
By Nathan Tuffy on 12 October 2017
There were 300 bulls and 120 heifers on offer at last week's show and sale at Cootehill Mart. There was a flying trade on the night, particularly for good-quality heavy bulls.
By Nathan Tuffy on 12 October 2017
In-calf heifers sold to €2,550, maiden heifers made up to €2,250, while an all-Ireland-winning yearling heifer made a whopping €3,000.
By Nathan Tuffy on 12 October 2017
Bandon Mart held its 60th anniversary sale on Monday, with a strong trade for store cattle.
By Tommy Moyles on 10 October 2017
In-calf heifers sold to €2,550, maiden heifers made up to €2,250 while an all-Ireland winning yearling heifer made a whopping €3,000.
By Nathan Tuffy on 09 October 2017
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