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Camera at the Mart: farmer buyers drive demand for beef calves in Carnaross
Tommy Moyles
Farmer buyers were to the forefront when it came to the calf sale in Carnaross Mart for its weekly calf sale.
15 May 2024 Markets
Calf prices: Angus and Herefords consolidate market share at calf sales
Maintaining their dominant position in terms of supply, Angus- and Hereford-cross calves saw their average prices increase over the last week.
8 May 2024 Pedigree
Walter and Warrior hit €5,000 in Carrick
Adam Woods reports from the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society’s pedigree sale at the weekend.
Camera at the Mart: red hot forward store and cow trade in Kanturk
There was super demand for cattle at Kanturk Mart this week, with close to a 100% clearance rate. Demand was greatest for forward stores and cows, with farmer buyers driving trade for yearling stock.
8 May 2024 Markets
Calf prices: supply and demand sweet spot sees lift in prices for older calves
A decline in supply appears to be meeting a steady demand over the last week, resulting in the prices paid for calves aged between three and six weeks of age edging in an upward direction.
8 May 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: store trade takes a turn
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s cattle trade and what’s happening around the country’s marts.
8 May 2024 Markets
Caelan Doris: From rugby field to show field
The Dealer hears a new hobby could be on the cards for this Irish rugby star.
8 May 2024 Dealer
Walter and Warrior hit €5,000 in Carrick
Adam Woods reports from the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society’s pedigree sale at the weekend.
7 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for stronger calves in Bandon
Tommy Moyles reports from this week's calf sale in Bandon Mart, where there was an excellent trade for stronger calves.
6 May 2024 Markets
Calf prices: slipping supply sees prices edge up slightly
A continuing fall-off in calf numbers at marts, combined with solid demand from both farmers and shippers, is resulting in calf prices moving upwards, reports Tommy Moyles.
1 May 2024 Markets
Fireball sets Kilmallock alight
Shanon Kinahan was in Kilmallock Mart last Friday for the IHBS spring sale.
24 April 2024 Pedigree
Calling young Hereford breeders
There is plenty to be excited about for young Hereford breeders in the coming months, writes Shanon Kinahan.
24 April 2024 Pedigree