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Camera at the Mart: sharp trade for bullocks in Ballymote

The trade was liveliest for any slaughter-fit and short-keep cattle, with feeders and specialist finishers active.

28 August 2024 Markets
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In pictures: store lambs off to a flyer in Plumbridge

The first store lamb sale of 2024 in Plumbridge Mart got off to a flyer, with a big turnout of buyers hungry for stock.

24 July 2024 Markets

In pictures: solid trade for store cattle in Markethill

The weekly sale of store cattle in Markethill Mart saw a firm trade across all classes of stock.

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In pictures: Electric trade for grazing stores in Enniskillen

Grazing stores and weanlings were in high demand at the weekly sale in Enniskillen Mart.

15 May 2024 Markets

In pictures: Super trade for heavy stores at Keady Mart

Heavy fleshed heifers and bullocks were in demand at the weekly cattle in Keady Mart.

1 May 2024 Northern Ireland