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There was a red hot trade for weanlings at the annual Christmas Cracker sale in Markethill Mart last week. Kieran Mailey reports.
The Irish Farmers Journal has access through our Martbids online selling tool to between 20,000 and 30,000 individual animal sales information from across the country on a weekly basis.
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There was a superb entry of cattle at the annual fatstock sale in Keady Mart, which were sold in an electric trade. Kieran Mailey reports.
Mart prices have been steady in recent days with entries falling, while factory agents are struggling to get their hands on required numbers.
Robust processing demand has driven prime cattle prices to record highs in Northern Ireland. Lamb prices are also edging up with quotes on 640p/kg.
The Christmas show and sale saw prices reaching a top price of £3,650 in Markethill Mart
With more farmers opting to sell live, numbers passing through marts are still strong.
The weekly cattle sale in Draperstown saw a flying trade for fat cows across suckler and dairy cross animals.
Mart managers indicate that buying demand for store lambs is on the rise and prices are pushing upwards as a result