Beef
Market conditions 'justify higher beef returns' - IFA
Meat processors are being called on to reflect the “favourable market conditions” in the UK when paying for cattle. Brendan...
Cattle Prices
Beef
MII's Healy criticised for apparent 'threat' over testing delay impact on prices
The senior director for Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has come in for criticism for allegedly implying that delays in receiving...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Beef
Cattle prices lift with 'agents chasing hard to get stock'
The flow of finished cattle has “tightened dramatically with factories and agents chasing hard to get stock”, according to the...
Beef
Cattle prices rising: 'Factories telling agents to leave nothing behind'
Cattle prices are beginning to rise, with prices up 5c/kg to 10c/kg at most outlets this week, according to the...
Beef
'Farmers can't continue to feed cattle at current prices'
There is “no excuse” for factories to keep prices at the current low levels, according to the Irish Cattle and...
Beef
'No basis' for cattle price pressure amid stronger beef markets
There is no basis for pressure on cattle prices from the factories, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Commenting...
Beef
'Factories have more to give' on price - ICSA
Beef farmers are being called on to “demand more from factories” with tightening cattle numbers at the present time. Edmund...
Beef
Strong retail demand sees agents 'scrambling for stock' amid rising prices
Cattle prices continue to strengthen driven by tighter supplies and strong retail demand, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)....
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Beef
Cattle prices rising amid 'tighter supplies and stronger demand'
Cattle prices are rising on the back of tighter supplies and stronger market demand across the EU, according to the...
Beef
Cattle marts: Forward bullocks lead the way
As is normally the case this time of year, weekly cattle sales are beginning to increase in marts across the...
Beef
Cattle marts: Weekend rain brings more buyers to the ringside
After an extended period of drought, the rain that fell late last week and into the weekend has been welcomed...
Beef
Beef trade: Quotes settle at 385c/kg for steers
After a number of weeks of price cuts, the beef trade appears to have settled somewhat over recent days. However,...
Beef
Pics and prices: Sharp trade for quality lots at Ballinrobe Mart
A large crowd of farmers gathered around the ring at Ballinrobe Mart on Wednesday, June 13. The trade was brisk...
Beef
Cattle marts: Silage takes farmers away from the ringside
The country basked in glorious weather last week and many farmers used it as an opportunity to save silage. However,...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Beef
Beef trade: Cows come under price pressure
After holding relatively steady for an extended period, cow prices have come under pressure this week and most buyers have...
Beef
Factory buyers' pool of cattle getting smaller
A combination of a number of factors, including a delayed spring and tight fodder reserves at farm level, has seen...
Beef
Beef trade: No St. Patrick's Day boost for prices
Beef buyers have moved to stabilse the market somewhat over recent days and the trade has failed to lift following...
Beef
Cattle marts: Feedlot buyers adding competition at the ringside
Feedlot buyers have made their presence felt at the ringside over recent days; short-keep cattle are particularly in demand. However,...