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Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

UK retail sales to 12 July show a small decline in purchase volumes but more money spent.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

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Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Dairy farms take cash hit

Dairy farms take cash hit

Dairy farms take cash hit

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

NEWS 29 July 2026

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MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

Despite supplies being tight, there has been no great rise in price this week, with a slight fall recorded for many types.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

Shows, sales and events taking place across NI farming over the next week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

The auction, handled by Quinn Property Sales, takes place on Monday 20 July at 7pm.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Heifers sell to £2,450 in Markethill

Heifers sell to £2,450 in Markethill

David Wright reports on the trade for cattle at the Saturday sale held in Markethill.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Profits up 13% at Foyle Food Group

Profits up 13% at Foyle Food Group

The Omagh-headquartered company had a good year in 2025, despite high cattle prices.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

Shows and sales taking place across Northern Ireland farming over the next week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Positive first half of year for new tractor sales

Positive first half of year for new tractor sales

A total of 56 new tractors were registered in Ireland during June, which is up 8% on June 2025. The six month total sits at 1,487 units which is 12% ahead on 2025.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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