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Beef
Farmer Writes: what price is too dear?
James Strain
Finished cattle are one thing, but the store market has just gone crazy altogether, especially over the last two weeks, writes James Strain.
5 February 2025 Pedigree
Tiger roars his way to 18,000gns in Carlisle
Nevan McKiernan reports on the British Blue Cattle Society's special January sale in Carlisle.
5 February 2025 Markets
Martbids Database: farmers and exporters clash in battle for cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Camera at the Mart: Ballintosig heifers steal the show in Corrin
There were three clearance sales in Corrin Mart on Friday last, one full and two part clearances and the renowned Ballintosig herd's heifers were the star attraction.
3 February 2025 Markets
In pictures: 1,020kg cow sells for €2,990 in Castlerea Mart
The trade for quality weanlings was vibrant with live export buyers driving the trade for bulls and pushing prices to upwards of €3.80/kg to €4/kg.
31 January 2025 Markets
Storm Éowyn doesn’t blow beef quotes off track
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory finished cattle.
27 January 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: big money for sucklers in Ballybay
Adam Woods reports from Ballybay Mart’s general cattle sale, which took place last Saturday in Ballybay Mart, Co Monaghan.
22 January 2025 Markets
How long can high prices last?
While current cattle and sheep prices are exactly what is needed to provide a decent income for drystock farmers, can they be sustained?
22 January 2025 Dealer
Record cattle kill confirmed in 2024
A large increase in steer and heifer numbers led to a record NI beef kill in 2024
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Midwinter check on performance
John Egerton used the festive period to assess animal growth rates this winter.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Watch: frosty conditions fail to cool trade in Balla
Inclement weather did nothing to cool prices in Balla on Saturday last, as prices remained similar if not higher than the pre-Christmas trade.
14 January 2025 Markets