Beef
Commercial weanling heifer sells for €7,400 at elite sale
A special sale of elite haltered commercial cattle was held last Saturday (November 21) at Stranorlar Mart in Co. Donegal....
Mart Trade
Beef
Mart report: Northern activity increased across marts last week
The trade in most marts across the country last week was provided with a major boost in northern buyer activity....
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Famous Kerry quad calves sold at Gortatlea Mart last night
The famous quad calves of Co. Kerry were sold at Gortatlea Mart last night (Wednesday, October 14) and will now...
Rural Life
'Time to get a good home' for Kerry quad calves up for sale at Gortatlea tonight
The famous quad calves of Co. Kerry will be up for sale at Gortatlea Mart tonight (Wednesday, October 14). Owner...
Agri-Business
Pics and prices: Strong livestock trade on show at Manorhamilton Mart
Manorhamilton Mart saw a boost in prices earlier this week with fine trade on show at its cattle sale, held...
Beef
Pics and prices: Cattle numbers up at Ballinrobe Mart
Continuing with its Covid-19 restricted sale, along with its online platform, Ballinrobe Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Wednesday...
Beef
Success at Ballinrobe Mart with bids placed ringside and online
Like other marts in Ireland, Ballinrobe Mart opened its doors to buyers once again following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions....
Beef
Pics and prices: Steady trade at Carnaross Mart's weanling sale
Carnaross Mart is steaming ahead with its online sales through the the Livestock Live (LSL) trading platform, with two rings...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Beef
Prices: Friesian bulls averaging €70-80/head at Kilkenny Mart
Farmers were active at Kilkenny Mart calf sale on Tuesday last, April 28. Some 220 calves were on offer, with...
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Beef
Mart status: Updates and commentary as marts given permission to reopen [ongoing]
Last updated on Friday, April 10. (marts) It has been announced that livestock marts across the country can reopen – albeit...
Beef
Farm leaders react to nationwide mart closedown
Farm organisation leaders have weighed in with their views on the decision of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to suspend the country’s...
Beef
Cattle marts: Round up of live trade prior to sale shutdown
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that all livestock marts were to close from midnight on Tuesday, March 24, as the...
Beef
Cattle marts: More action, demand and improved prices
The mart trade has picked up a gear since the start of the year, with mart managers noting, firstly, that...
Beef
Cattle marts: Closing off 2019 and first glimpse of new year trade
2019 for the Irish beef industry will live long in the memory of everyone involved in the sector. It is...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Beef
Cattle marts: More confidence and lower numbers
Over the past week, prices in the marts have steadied, and the renewed confidence that has appeared at the ringside...
Beef
Cattle marts: Trade witnesses a welcome boost
In recent days, mart managers across Ireland have noted an increase in activity around the sale rings. While entry numbers...
Beef
Cattle marts: Less exporter activity in some areas
Over the past number of weeks, exporter activity has been high and these buyers placed a steady floor under weanling...
Beef
Cattle marts: Wet weather bringing more cattle out
As expected, the number of cattle presented for sale has increased over the past week. This is as a result...