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Robust trade for beef cattle at Ballymena

David Wright reports on the trade at last Thursday's beef sale at Ballymena Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

Robust trade for beef cattle at Ballymena

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Beef quotes turn a corner

Beef quotes turn a corner

MARKETS 15 January 2026

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Mart event for women in farming

Mart event for women in farming

Mart event for women in farming

NEWS 14 January 2026

Buyers beware: the top tips for buying calves this spring

Buyers beware: the top tips for buying calves this spring

Buyers beware: the top tips for buying calves this spring

CALVES 14 January 2026

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Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

The sharp lift in cattle prices of upwards of 40% in 2025 encouraged more farmers to market cattle live, with throughput falling by just 0.2% despite a drop in the national herd.

NEWS 6 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: Charolais dominate numbers in Elphin

Camera at the Mart: Charolais dominate numbers in Elphin

Of the 107 animals to pass through the ring, 60 of them were Charolais, with most cattle present forward store or finished types.

MARKETS 6 December 2025

Beef-bred cattle in high demand at Swatragh

Beef-bred cattle in high demand at Swatragh

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at Swatragh Mart last Monday

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 December 2025

Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

Martin Merrick gives an update on mart trade this week, where prime cattle demand has fallen off, while cull cows remain a great trade.

MARKETS 6 December 2025

Beef Trends: quotes drop for third week

Beef Trends: quotes drop for third week

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

MARKETS 6 December 2025

Watch: this week in photos as marts, awards and seasonal shows take place

Watch: this week in photos as marts, awards and seasonal shows take place

Our top farming photos from the past week include lively mart trade, winter dairy prep, tractor runs, fatstock shows and key industry launches.

NEWS 6 December 2025

Watch: heifers sell to €6,800 in Ballymote

Watch: heifers sell to €6,800 in Ballymote

Ballymote Mart’s special heifer sale saw some top-end heifers on offer, with prices to match.

MARKETS 6 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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