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Renewed positivity at Teagasc beef conference
Jack Kennedy
The last 12 months will mark one of the largest falls in suckler calf registrations that we have ever seen.
17 October 2024 Markets
Health topics discussed at Teagasc mart event in Tullamore
Rachel Gallagher reports from GVM Tullamore for the Teagasc event on beef markets and the new veterinary prescription regulations.
16 October 2024 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: Irish beef transparency
It seems extraordinary that State grants for plant upgrading and marketing can be given with no public accountability on how the profits arising from how the extra profits are spent.
Camera at the Mart: northern demand in Ballyjamesduff
Adam Woods reports from Ballyjamesduff Mart’s general cattle sale on Tuesday of this week.
16 October 2024 Markets
Beef quotes moving up
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade.
16 October 2024 Markets
€400/head price gap opens up between Ireland and UK
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest on factory quotes for finished animals.
9 October 2024 Markets
Over €1/kg between Irish and UK beef prices
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef prices including the latest quotes for factory cattle.
7 October 2024 Markets
In photos: handling options available at this year's Ploughing
Rachel Gallagher looks at the animal handing options available at this year’s Ploughing.
20 September 2024 Farm safety
Beef Trends: tighter supplies lifts base prices by 5c/kg
Base prices for bullocks have recovered to €5/kg again, while base prices for heifers are averaging €5.05/kg.
19 August 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: more bite in the trade
Adam Woods reports on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes on factory-finished stock.
14 August 2024 Markets
Factory buyers active for forward cattle
Heavy cattle were in demand at Gortatlea Mart on Friday with factory buyers on the lookout for forward cattle of all classes.
24 July 2024 Markets
Factory buyers active for forward cattle
Heavy cattle were in demand at Gortatlea Mart on Friday, with factory buyers on the lookout for forward cattle of all classes.
24 July 2024 Markets