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Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

In recent years of strong milk prices, many of us - myself included - have probably taken our eye off the ball somewhat when it comes to cost control.

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

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Camera at the Mart: positivity in prices for cattle in Drumshanbo

Camera at the Mart: positivity in prices for cattle in Drumshanbo

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull cow trade stays solid in Portumna

Camera at the Mart: cull cow trade stays solid in Portumna

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

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Camera at the Mart: positive start to sales in Corrin

Camera at the Mart: positive start to sales in Corrin

Despite the weather and some smaller numbers of stock, trade kicked off solidly for Corrin Mart’s first sale of 2026.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: less bite for weanlings in Cashel

Camera at the Mart: less bite for weanlings in Cashel

A relatively low clearance rate highlighted buyers unwilling to pay more to secure numbers in Cashel Mart on Saturday 20 December.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

The sharp lift in cattle prices of upwards of 40% in 2025 encouraged more farmers to market cattle live, with throughput falling by just 0.2% despite a drop in the national herd.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Stock was available in small numbers in Kenmare Mart this week, as manager Dan McCarthy reflects on a year that had prices like no other.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

NI farmers producing heavier cattle in 2025

NI farmers producing heavier cattle in 2025

The average weight of cattle at slaughter in NI has increased during 2025.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Tullamore Farm: Cull cow kill out and ewe breeding strategies

Tullamore Farm: Cull cow kill out and ewe breeding strategies

Shaun Diver takes a look at the recent cull cow results on Tullamore Farm and gives an update on sheep breeding in this week's update.

MANAGEMENT 17 December 2025

Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

Martin Merrick gives an update on mart trade this week, where prime cattle demand has fallen off, while cull cows remain a great trade.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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