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NI Trends: prime cattle prices reach record highs; lamb quotes push on
Kieran Mailey
Robust processing demand has driven prime cattle prices to record highs in Northern Ireland. Lamb prices are also edging up with quotes on 640p/kg.
13 November 2024 Markets
NI Trends: base prices edging upwards on cattle; deals on weight for lambs
Quotes on prime cattle continue to rise at NI plants, while deals are available that pay to a higher weight limit on fat lambs.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: flying trade for fat cows in Draperstown
The weekly cattle sale in Draperstown saw a flying trade for fat cows across suckler and dairy cross animals.
NI Trends: cattle kill hits record high; lamb quotes continue to rise
Processing demand for cattle continues to build, with the weekly kill reaching record levels. Quotes continue to rise for fat lambs.
6 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: high demand for quality weanlings in Raphoe
Rachel Gallagher reports from Raphoe Livestock Mart for its weekly cattle sale.
30 October 2024 Markets
Big cattle kill points to tight 2025 supply
Weekly processing figures for the NI cattle kill reached an 11-month high point in mid-October
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Cattle price surge in Brazil means extra beef export costs
Prices have jumped in Brazil over recent weeks, which means Brazilian beef will cost more in export markets.
25 October 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: heavy heifers up €185/head in Ballymote
Rachel Gallagher reports from the recent cattle sale held in Ballymote Livestock Mart.
23 October 2024 Markets
Sharp increase in Q3 cattle prices
Beef prices have seen a marked increase during Q3 of 2024 and are trending well above the same period last year.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Prime cattle push on to 500p/kg
There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: prime cattle prices drive on to 500p/kg; lamb trade holding firm
Prices for prime cattle are edging upwards in Northern Ireland, while fat lambs are on steady ground.
25 September 2024 Markets
In pictures: Positive start to weanling sales in Kilrea
Autumn weanlings sales are up and running, with a positive start to the trade in Kilrea Mart.
25 September 2024 Markets