Adam Woods reports from Kingscourt Mart’s general cattle sale, which took place last Thursday.
Sale reports vary somewhat, depending on the level of competition between buyers, but a noticeable trend is agents looking to source higher numbers.
Rachel Gallagher reports from Raphoe Livestock Mart for the annual fatstock show and sale.
Adam Woods reports on this week’s mart trade, including the latest information on live exports.
In-calf heifers from dams with high percentages of milk solids were making a premium at the annual dairy sale in Corrin Mart last week.
Trade was red hot in Skibbereen for the annual fatstock show and sale at the west Cork mart. Demand for show-standard breeding heifers helped drive trade to higher levels.
The evening mart cattle and sheep sales have been cancelled due to storm Darragh, with the mart’s power, phone lines and internet connection still down.
There was a sharp trade for any short-keep and slaughter-fit stock, with cull cows also a vibrant trade and witnessing fleshed Friesian cows selling to €2.25/kg.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.