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Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Tirlán strengthens hold on one million-litre leagues
Kieran Mailey
Analysis of milk produced at different solids by a one million-litre producer, Tirlán has paid the highest price in March.
24 April 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: farmers force increase in quotes
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.
24 April 2024 Markets
NI Trends: improved weather slows cattle supplies; lamb prices pushing on
There is more life in the beef trade this week, as fieldwork sees cattle supplies temporarily slow. Lamb prices continue to rise, with a vibrant live trade.
Lakeland edges ahead of Dale Farm for March
Lakeland Dairies has increased its base price and introduced support payments to assist its suppliers with higher costs this spring.
17 April 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: prime cattle quotes edge up to 466p/kg, spring lambs in demand
The beef trade is steady in Northern Ireland, but quotes have moved up 2p/kg, while demand for spring lamb and hoggets remains extremely strong.
17 April 2024 Markets
Exporters continue to light up mart rings
Adam Woods has the latest on the mart trade and beef trade.
3 April 2024 Markets
Beef and hogget prices holding firm
Factory prices remain unchanged for prime cattle and hoggets over the Easter period.
3 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Trends: quotes creeping upwards
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
27 March 2024 Markets
Tirlán sets pace for February milk prices
Milk processors have announced price increases for February supplies in NI
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Trends: base prices rise as supplies tighten
Adam Wood has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
6 March 2024 Breeding & health
Beef prices: trade steadies as supplies tighten
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest prices being paid for factory-fit cattle.
4 March 2024 Markets
Winter finishers losing €200/head on stores
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including winter finishers margins
28 February 2024 Markets