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Beef
Camera at the Mart: super trade for dry cows and calves in Bandon
Tommy Moyles
The dry cow trade this autumn in Bandon Mart is in stark contrast to this time last year. Buyers are anxious for numbers and competition is very active at ringside, especially for well-fleshed cows.
28 August 2024 News
Strong demand for cull cows
Four mart managers discuss recent cull cow prices across the country, who is buying them and their outlook for cow sales on the backend of the year.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Cull cows prices down 48p/kg in 2024
Market reports show a significant price drop in cull cow prices when compared to 2023 levels.
Watch: heavy bullocks and bull weanlings a solid trade in Tuam
Finished bullocks and bull weanlings met with a firm demand, with low numbers forcing factory agents and farmers to dig deep to secure lots.
18 June 2024 Markets
Late calving cows: cull them or breed them?
Adam Woods takes a look at the problem of late calving cows and what options are available to farmers.
5 June 2024 Animal Health
Beef Trends: more positivity in trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for factory-finished cattle.
5 June 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: red-hot cow trade in Gortatlea
Tommy Moyles reports from Gortatlea Mart, where continental cows were the star performers in a red-hot cow trade on Friday last.
29 May 2024 Markets