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Catherina Cunnane
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Catherina Cunnane hails from a sixth-generation drystock and specialised pedigree suckler enterprise in Co. Mayo. She currently holds the positions of editor and general manager at That's Farming, having joined the firm during its start-up phase in 2015.
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Almost a full clearance at cattle sale at Raphoe Mart

There was another good entry of cattle at Raphoe Mart on Thursday (November 12th), according to Ann Harkin.

Speaking following the cattle sale, the mart manager, said: “All stock on offer met a great trade with an almost complete clearance.”

“Quality in-spec cattle remain in greatest demand with plenty of brisk bidding and competition for these.”

€/kg basis:
  • Bulls/bullocks sold from €1.80/kg to €2.50/kg
  • Heifers made from €1.90/kg to €2.60/kg.
Summary:
  • Beef bullocks over 600kgs – €570 to €655 over;
  • Store bullocks – €380 to €662 over;
  • Beef heifers – €480 to €880 over;
  • Store heifers €350 to €715 over;
  • Cows ranged from €500/head to €1390/head.
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