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Sheep martk comment: strong mart prices underpinning numbers
Martin Merrick
With more farmers opting to sell live, numbers passing through marts are still strong.
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.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Rampant demand for store lambs in NI
Mart managers indicate that buying demand for store lambs is on the rise and prices are pushing upwards as a result
Lamb quotes rise to 625p/kg base
Base quotes for fat lambs continue to rise and now stand at 635p/kg at plants in NI
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: flying trade for calves in Kilrea Mart
Buyers were out in force at the weekly calf sale in Kilrea Mart, resulting in a flying trade across quality lots.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Bulls in high demand in Templemore
Rachel Gallagher reports from Templemore livestock mart for the cattle sale.
9 October 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
Factories make further cuts to lamb quotes
Cuts of 5p to 10p/kg have been applied to base quotes for fat lambs at processing plants in Northern Ireland.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: Store cattle in demand at Omagh Mart
A limited entry of heavy-fleshed stores were highly sought after during the weekly cattle sale in Omagh Mart.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: strong demand keeps beef prices steady; lamb quotes under pressure
The beef trade in Northern Ireland is holding firm, but there is pressure being applied to lamb quotes.
4 September 2024 Markets
Factories squeeze lamb trade with price cuts
Sheep processors in NI are applying pressure to lamb prices, with cuts to base quotes. In contrast, cattle prices remain positive.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Shortage lifts beef towards 500p/kg
Limited availability of cattle and improved processing demand is boosting beef prices in Northern Ireland.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland