Such was the high demand and strong prices paid, only three animals went unsold on the day.
Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan said that there were two opportunities for MEPs to back a vote calling for the EU to scrap the Mercosur trade deal.
ICMSA president Denis Drennan said it was a pity that the major calf exporters did not commit to utilising the custom-built livestock carrier the MV Alondra.
In a major blow to the calf export trade, the owners of the MV Alondra said they will not be carrying calves this spring.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Heifer weanlings were mostly sought by farmer buyers, while exporters were most active around the bull weanling ring in Balla on Tuesday night last.
A tariff for the EU will affect Ireland more than other EU members given the high export share, but may not be the end of the damage.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and mart trade.
Several choice lots of heifers commanded premium prices on the night, with farmer buyers most active for these, while exporters drove on bull prices.
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment
Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.
