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NI Trends: cattle kill hits record high; lamb quotes continue to rise

Processing demand for cattle continues to build, with the weekly kill reaching record levels. Quotes continue to rise for fat lambs.

6 November 2024 MARKETS
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NI Trends: factories ramp up prime cattle kill; lamb quotes rise 5p/kg

There is plenty of life in the beef trade, as processors ramp up throughput for Christmas, while lambs are an improving trade with a 5p/kg increase to quotes.

30 October 2024 MARKETS
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NI Trends: average U3 steer prices push on to 500p/kg; lamb quotes rising

Competition between processors for prime cattle is on the rise and prices are edging upwards in Northern Ireland. Lambs are also seeing quotes increasing as demand grows.

23 October 2024 MARKETS
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NI Trends: Christmas kill ramps up cattle demand; lamb prices rise in marts

The beef trade in Northern Ireland is strengthening as processors start orders for Christmas, while the live trade moves up a notch for lambs.

16 October 2024 MARKETS
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Sharp increase in Q3 cattle prices

Beef prices have seen a marked increase during Q3 of 2024 and are trending well above the same period last year.

9 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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NI trends: base quotes rise on prime cattle; lamb prices rise in live trade

The has been an increase in base quotes for prime cattle at NI plants, while the live ring has seen higher prices paid for fat lambs this week.

9 October 2024 MARKETS
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ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high

Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point

25 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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NI Trends: prime cattle prices drive on to 500p/kg; lamb trade holding firm

Prices for prime cattle are edging upwards in Northern Ireland, while fat lambs are on steady ground.

25 September 2024 MARKETS
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NI Trends: price deals for in-spec cattle on offer; lamb trade steadies

Factory prices for prime cattle are positive in Northern Ireland, with deals for in-spec animals. The lamb trade has steadied after recent price cuts.

11 September 2024 MARKETS