‘Farmers need a break from the doom and gloom of 2019’

Cattle met with an improved trade at Loughrea Mart, according to a spokesperson.
“A lot of farmers looking to buy stock and prices have improved for sellers. Hopefully, this trend will continue for 2020 – farmers need a break from doom and gloom of 2019.”

Bullocks:

• 1 LMX – 540kg – €1,100;
• 1 HEX – 582kg – €1,160;
• 1 LMX – 595kg – €1,285;
• 1 LMX – 670kg – €1,300;
• 1 LMX – 735kg – €1,390.

Weanlings bulls:

• 1 CHX – 265KGS – €750;
• 1 LMX – 310KGS – €760;
• 1 CHX – 340KGS – €800;
• 1 CHX – 350KGS – €848;
• 1 CHX – 380KGS – €920;
• 1 CHX – 390KGS – €950.

Heifers:

• 1 LMX – 240KGS – €680;
• 1 CHX – 270KGS – €720;
• 1 CHX – 300KGS – €780;
• 1 LMX – 340KGS – €810;
• 1 CHX – 360KGS – €870;
• 1 CHX – 390KGS – €900.

Heifers:

• 1 LMX – 496kgs – €1180;
• 1 CHX – 515kg – €1,185;
• 1 CHX – 540kg – €1,250;
• 1 SIX – 605kg – €1,240;
• 1 CHX – 620kg – €1,300.

Sheep

“Prices for lambs are quite good with €125 paid for 53kgs. Lambs are scarce and prices will improve.”

Lambs:

• 40kgs – €91;
• 46kgs – €112;
• 47kgs – €115;
• 50kgs – €124;
• 51kgs – €124;
• 53kgs – €125.