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Manorhamilton Mart manager Ivan Moffitt dies
James Hanly
Ivan, from Thornhill, Blacklion, Co Cavan, died suddenly on Sunday 3 November.
30 October 2024 Markets
Sheep Trends: kill numbers tumble further
Another week of kill numbers falling has pushed price up marginally this week, as factories look to secure numbers.
30 October 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: bullock kill in freefall
Adam Woods has the latest on this week's beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
Beef prices: factory agents anxious for cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
28 October 2024 Markets
NI Trends: average U3 steer prices push on to 500p/kg; lamb quotes rising
Competition between processors for prime cattle is on the rise and prices are edging upwards in Northern Ireland. Lambs are also seeing quotes increasing as demand grows.
23 October 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: quotes up 20c/kg in two weeks
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes on factory-finished cattle.
21 October 2024 Markets
Investigation into calf welfare breaches could take until July 2025
The Minister for Agriculture said that, legally, if the Department was to bring summary prosecution proceedings, it must be within two years.
19 October 2024 News
Rampant NI mart trade for fat lambs
A rampant live trade for slaughter-fit sheep in NI has seen a significant price differential opening between local marts and factories
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Camera at the Mart: average of €3.75/kg in Carrigallen for heifers
The weanling heifer show and sale brought with it a host of quality cattle, with buyers in attendance happy to pay for such.
16 October 2024 Markets
Beef trends: quotes start to edge upwards
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
14 October 2024 Markets
Watch: this week in photos as sales and commercial events take place
Our top farming photos from the past week include Blackface and Wicklow Cheviot sheep sales, eventful marts such as the one in Cashel, or barley and maize harvesting across the country.
13 October 2024 News
Rampant demand boosts weanling trade
The weanling trade is buoyant as intense buying competition boosts prices for suckler bred calves
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland