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Reeling in the year: 2024
Anne O'Donoghue
From weather woes to (more) ACRES issues, straw scheme scandals, election fever and co-op changes, Anne O’Donoghue brings you 2024’s top news headlines.
23 December 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: weanlings in demand at Swatragh Mart
Weanlings were a super trade at the weekly cattle sale in Swatragh Mart, with buyers also active for cull cows.
23 December 2024 l2
NI Trends: Christmas closures keeps factory prices steady
There is no movement on prime cattle and fat lamb prices in Northern Ireland, with plants working on short kill weeks.
Mart prices for cull cows up £375 on 2023
Official mart reports show a significant rise in the value of cull cows sold through the live ring this autumn when compared to the previous year
23 December 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: demand drives cattle quotes to 508p/kg; lambs trading at 700p/kg
Cattle prices continue to rise on the back of rampant processing demand, with base quotes now on 508p/kg. Lamb prices are also rising, with 700p/kg common place.
18 December 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Raphoe fatstock sale tops at €6,400
Rachel Gallagher reports from Raphoe Livestock Mart for the annual fatstock show and sale.
11 December 2024 Markets
Record beef price gap nears £200/head
The price differential between beef cattle processed in NI and Britain is widening and close to £200 on steers
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: beef quotes push on to 500p/kg; lamb quotes up 15p/kg
Base quotes for prime cattle reached the 500p/kg mark this week for the first time on record in Northern Ireland, with quotes jumping 15p/kg for fat lambs.
11 December 2024 Markets
In pictures: weanlings serve up festive cheer at Markethill Mart
There was a red hot trade for weanlings at the annual Christmas Cracker sale in Markethill Mart last week. Kieran Mailey reports.
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Agricultural operating surplus to grow 33% in 2024 - CSO
Milk volumes in 2024 are projected to fall by 4%. However, prices are up by 7%, the CSO has estimated.
7 December 2024 News
Five tips for moving cattle from a store to finishing phase
Where farmers are considering moving cattle on to a finishing diet as beef price increases, outlined are some tips to follow.
7 December 2024 Management
In pictures: Friesian bullocks sell to €2.79/kg in Nenagh
There was a sharp trade for any short-keep and slaughter-fit stock, with cull cows also a vibrant trade and witnessing fleshed Friesian cows selling to €2.25/kg.
5 December 2024 Markets