Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.
Adam Woods has the latest on live exports and how 2024 is shaping up to be a record year for exports.
Abattoirs in Britain have paid close to 70p/kg more for prime sheep in 2024 compared to NI plants.
The one shining light in 2024 has been live exports and a lift in the international demand for Irish cattle.
Three mart managers discussed the autumn weanling trade and their predictions for the suckler and store trade over the coming months.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade including the latest on live exports.
The lower number of sheep slaughtered is being strongly influenced by live exports of sheep running almost 40,000 head higher.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.