Factory demand for forward cattle was there for all to see at the annual fatstock show and sale in the Kingdom Co-op Mart in Tralee this week.
Factory demand for forward and heavy cattle was very evident at the annual fatstock show and sale in Kanturk Mart. Aside from the prizewinners, similar prices were on offer in the general sale.
Aidan Brennan says that it is better to teat seal heifers when they are still at grass, if possible.
The prevailing mood is rising in dairy markets and with the good weather in autumn that allowed farmers replenish fodder stocks, these all had an impact on the dairy sale in the north Kerry mart.
The dry cow trade this autumn in Bandon Mart is in stark contrast to this time last year. Buyers are anxious for numbers and competition is very active at ringside, especially for well-fleshed cows.
Adam Woods reports from Carrigallen Mart’s special in-calf heifer sale which took place last Monday night.
Adam Woods reports from last Saturday's special show and sale of weanlings in Cashel.
Adam Woods takes a look at what it costs to keep an autumn-calving suckler cow.
Factory and feedlot buyers ensured a solid trade at the store cattle show and sale at the west Cork mart on Monday, reports Tommy Moyles.