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Should we worry about cattle numbers?
The Dealer
Are falling cattle numbers the reason for rising prices? And if so, should they be welcomed by farmers?
23 April 2025 News
Triplet calving thrill at Tyrone farm
This set of triplets on Wednesday, 16 April means that the farm has welcomed seven new calves from the last three cows after the farm had two sets of twins in the days prior.
22 April 2025 News
Farmers should consider selling at marts as factories cut beef prices - IFA
Farmers have been advised by the IFA to consider selling finished cattle at marts as factories have moved to pull beef quotes.
Beef factories try to put pressure on trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.
21 April 2025 Markets
Opinion: escalating TB figures will affect all farming in time
As TB runs out of control, the Department of Agriculture and farmers have never been further apart on how to tackle the problem.
19 April 2025 Opinion
Camera at the Mart: demand drives all prices in Kanturk
After weather hindered early sales at the north cork venue, Kanturk Mart has experienced a super spring, with trade on fire across all types of stock, reports Tommy Moyles.
16 April 2025 Markets
Beef prices: factories try to apply pressure to trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
15 April 2025 Markets
High beef prices could be the new normal – ICMSA
The ICMSA livestock chair said that for years, farmers have been “conditioned” to prices ranging from €3.40/kg to €4.50/kg.
12 April 2025 News
Beef prices could be hit by new TB proposals
The proposed changes will reduce competition for cows in the marts and could ultimately impact beef prices.
9 April 2025 News
Editorial: calf prices go up
Every farm business selling stock over the coming months will need to reassess taxable revenues.
9 April 2025 Viewpoints
Beef price had to rise in England
With direct payment support in England being cut, the market has had to step up.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Beef Trends: trade remains very strong
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
9 April 2025 Markets