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NI Trends: prime cattle quotes increase to 468p/kg; lamb prices rebound
Kieran Mailey
There are positive price trends for finished cattle and sheep in Northern Ireland this week, with quotes rising and deals on offer.
15 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Milk processors opt for April price freeze
There are no changes to base milk prices in Northern Ireland for April supplies.
8 May 2024 Markets
NI Trends: cattle prices slowly edging upwards; lamb trade under pressure
There are positives within the beef trade across Northern Ireland, although lambs are under pressure as quotes ease.
NI milk league: Tirlán strengthens hold on one million-litre leagues
Analysis of milk produced at different solids by a one million-litre producer, Tirlán has paid the highest price in March.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: improved weather slows cattle supplies; lamb prices pushing on
There is more life in the beef trade this week, as fieldwork sees cattle supplies temporarily slow. Lamb prices continue to rise, with a vibrant live trade.
24 April 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: farmers force increase in quotes
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.
24 April 2024 Markets
Lakeland edges ahead of Dale Farm for March
Lakeland Dairies has increased its base price and introduced support payments to assist its suppliers with higher costs this spring.
17 April 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: prime cattle quotes edge up to 466p/kg, spring lambs in demand
The beef trade is steady in Northern Ireland, but quotes have moved up 2p/kg, while demand for spring lamb and hoggets remains extremely strong.
17 April 2024 Markets
Exporters continue to light up mart rings
Adam Woods has the latest on the mart trade and beef trade.
3 April 2024 Markets
Beef and hogget prices holding firm
Factory prices remain unchanged for prime cattle and hoggets over the Easter period.
3 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Trends: quotes creeping upwards
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
27 March 2024 Markets
Tirlán sets pace for February milk prices
Milk processors have announced price increases for February supplies in NI
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland