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Farmers urged to make most of sellers' market for cattle
Declan O’Brien
ICMSA livestock chair Michael O’Connell said farmers should take advantage of the current situation and not rush into selling cattle.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Northern View: prime cattle edge closer to 490p/kg mark
Base factory quotes for U-3 grading beef cattle in NI are up again this week.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Aberdeen Angus bonus works into 13p/kg
David Wright looks at difference between the prices paid for continental and Angus cattle
Cull cows prices down 48p/kg in 2024
Market reports show a significant price drop in cull cow prices when compared to 2023 levels.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef carcase weights take a tumble
Adam Woods takes a look at average carcase weight trends over the last number of years
17 July 2024 Markets
Lambs holding firm as hogget supplies plummet
Fat lambs are a solid trade in NI with little movement on prices, although hoggets are getting harder to source
22 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Five tips to prepare store cattle for sale
Cattle that are well presented in the sale ring will attract greater buying interest. Here are some tips to prepare animals for selling live.
23 March 2024 Management
NI trends: finished cattle prices on steady footing, hoggets hit record highs
The beef trade is holding firm in Northern Ireland, but hoggets have soared to record prices.
20 March 2024 Markets