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Agriland
2 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
330kg bullocks make over €2,000 or €6.20/kg at Delvin
Delvin Mart in Co. Westmeath hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Thursday, May 29 and speaking to Agriland afterwards, Elliott Potterton of Delvin Mart said there were 250 cattle on offerwith a full clearance. There were over 100 bullocks – 80% of which were under 500kg, and in the bullock sale, prices topped out at €6.24/kg for a year-old 330kg Limousin bullock that made €2,060, bought by a farmer. Bullocks under 500kg averaged €4.08/kg or €1,420/head on average. Potterton said: 'Last year, the May 2024 average sale price for bullocks under 500kg at Delvin Mart was €2.62/kg – an average price increase of €1.46/kg. 'That's the same across all weight categories – they were all about €2.60/kg last year and they're all averaging about €4/kg plus this year.' In the heifer sale, the top price went to a 325kg pedigree Limousin heifer that sold for €2,700 or €8.30/kg bought by a suckler farmer for breeding. Two Limousin heifers averaging 295kg sold for €1,480 or €5.01/kg and another 315kg Limousin heifer sold for €1,710 or €5.42/kg. Heifers under 300kg averaged €4.25/kg while the 300-400kg heifers averaged €4.01/kg. 400-500kg heifers averaged €4.14/kg, which was up from an average price of €2.70/kg this time last year, while heifers over 500kg averaged €4.06/kg. According to Potterton: 'The average price in yesterday's sale for cows over 500kg was €3.18/kg. That's up from €2.05/kg in May 2024. 'In money terms, cows over 500kg were averaging €1,270 in May 2024 and and at the sale on Thursday, they averaged €2,000/head and there's a lot of Friesian cows in the sale here. 'There was a 655kg Friesian cow that made €2,580 or €3.93/kg at the sale here on Thursday.' Calves at Delvin Mart There were over 130 calves sold in the Thursday sale, leading to a full clearance with strong prices continuing. Potterton said: 'There were beef-sired calves sold here of Friesian/Jersey-cross cows coming into €500, you'd have change out of €150 buying some of them last year.' The top price in the calf sale went to a reared Simmental bull calf off a Friesian cow that made €790 and was bought by an exporter. Potterson said that some farmers sold May-born calves at the most recent sale that averaged €350 and the same calves 'would have done well to average €200 last year'. The mart also hosted its sheep sale on Thursday with the trade described as 'a little easier' and 40-50kg lambs averaging €3.84/kg, which was back on the average price from last year.
Barnama
3 days ago
- General
- Barnama
Cattle Breeder Cashing In Ahead Of Aidiladha Thanks To Gigantic Cattle
KOTA BHARU, May 30 (Bernama) -- As Hari Raya Aidiladha approaches, a lembu sado (gigantic cattle) breeder in Kampung Pasir Hor here will receive an influx of orders from customers from all over the place. Continuing his father's legacy as a cattle breeder for the past 23 years, Armizan Harun, 46, said so far, he had sold five gigantic cows to buyers in Selangor for the Aidiladha sacrificial rites on June 7. He said that five of his 13 lembu sado are of the Limousin, Charolais, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Belgian Blue, and Brahman breeds, weighing over 800 kg per head, with prices ranging from RM17,000 to RM18,000 each. 'Having more meat and a more tender taste are among the special qualities of these lembu sado compared to regular cattle, making them a preferred choice,' he told the reporter at his farm recently. The father of six said that he decided to focus on breeding these large-sized cattle because of the high prices they command. 'Initially, I had only five cows that I purchased from the villagers and carried out the artificial insemination process to ensure a continuous supply of cattle. 'We use semen from Limousin, Charolais, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Belgian Blue, and Brahman breeds…purchased from the Kelantan Veterinary Department. This process is usually carried out by my eldest son, Arfan Raqfin, 23, who possesses the necessary skills,' he said. Armizan said the cattle will be vaccinated monthly to ensure they remain healthy and free from diseases, including contagious illnesses like foot and mouth disease (FMD), stressing that he only sells these premium cattle to buyers with proper enclosures to keep the animals and are registered with the Veterinary Department to prevent the disease from spreading.
CairoScene
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Junk Smash Burgers Flips Into the UAE at Dubai's 25 Jump Street
Dubai's about to get grilled as France's Junk Smash Burgers brings its juicy, no-fuss burger game to 25 Jump Street. May 30, 2025 Junk Smash Burgers, the French brand that's been stacking praise across Europe, is ready to meat Dubai. Known for its gloriously messy, smash-grilled burgers, the eatery is firing up its first UAE branch at 25 Jump Street, next to 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central. Brought to the UAE by Icon Hospitality—the same crew that helped London's EL&N café set up shop in the region—Junk Smash Burgers promises no fluff, just fire-grilled flavour. Their recipe for success? Prime Charolais and Limousin beef, buttery French brioche buns, melty cheese, and sauces that make you say 'Tres bien'. Customise your burger from a modest single to an XXL tower o' power, stacking up to five patties if you're feeling bold. Crispy fries are served on the side, and you can wing it with Panko Chicken Bites if you're not in the beef mood. While the exact launch date is still medium rare, burger buffs can expect more info to sizzle out soon via Junk Smash Burgers' official channels.
Agriland
5 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Mart trade: Cull cows reach €4,320 and 700kg bullocks clear €5/kg
The mart trade has continued to power ahead with new record prices continuing to be seen at marts the length and breadth of the country. While heavy cattle prices are taking the headlines, the prices paid for lighter store cattle on a per-kilo basis and for calves across the board are also reaching record highs. Agriland caught up with mart managers from around the country to hear how cattle prices have been faring at marts in recent days. Cull cows reach €4,320 at Ballybay Speaking to Agriland, manager of Ballybay Mart in Co. Monaghan, Jimmy Reilly said cull cow prices at the weekly sale on Saturday, May 24, reached €4,320 or €4.40/kg for 'a super 980kg 2018-born Belgian Blue' that was purchased by a factory supplier. There were 115 cull cows in the sale on Saturday and 120 the week before ,with a lot of continental cows present. The mart manager noted that cull bulls have been crossing €4,000 at the sale in the last few weeks also. Reilly said: 'That wasn't the top price per kilo in the cow sale either – we had a 670kg Limousin cow 2017-born that made €3,060 or €4.57/kg.' The mart manager noted that 'in some cases, cull cows are making every bit as much as bullocks and heifers'. 'Friesian cull cows are making good money also with a 430kg Friesian cow making €1,610 or €3.74/kg.' In the calf trade, Reilly said that calf prices have continued to rise with February-born calves making up to €790 on Saturday and younger summer calves making up to €685/head for a Simmental-cross bull calf. Mart trade at Carnew: 700kg bullock makes €5/kg In Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow, on Saturday, May 24, heavy cattle surpassed €5.00/kg. Speaking to Agriland after the sale, Carnew Mart's Eugene Clune said: 'One farmer achieved an average price of €4.70/kg for a double-load of cattle in the sale'. There was a full clearance on the day and cows reached a top price of €4.59/kg for an 806kg Limousin cow that totalled €3,700. In the bullock sale at Carnew Mart, a 702kg Charolais bullock sold for €3,540 or €5.04/kg with another 720kg Limousin bullock selling for €3,620 or €5.04/kg. Heifers reached €4.97/kg for a 624kg Parthenaise heifer that totalled €3,100. Three Limousin heifers averaging 530kg made €2,440/head or €4.60/kg. Weanling bulls made up to €5.52/kg in the sale for two Aubrac bulls weighing 241kg selling for €1,330. Another 308kg Limousin bull made €1,420 or €4.61/kg. Mart trade at Balla and Thurles In Thurles Mart, Co. Tipperary, on Monday, May 26, Friesian bullocks made up to €4.33/kg for a batch averaging 326kg/head making €1,410. Angus bullocks in the sale made up to €4.71/kg for three Angus bullocks averaging 325kg that made €1,530. In Balla Mart, Co. Mayo on Saturday, May 25, it was the breeding heifer prices that took the spotlight. Two Belgian Blue-cross heifers out of a 'Rocky' stock bull and bred off two super red cows made 8.99/kg and 7.48kg respectively for a farmer from Glasson in Co. Westmeath. The first was a 740kg Belgian Blue heifer that made €6,650and the other being a 675kg blue heifer that made €5,050 – both bought for breeding. Another lighter Limousin-cross heifer weighing 320kg made €2,500 or €7.81/kg for a farmer from near Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Cull cows in the sale peaked at €4,120 for an eight-year-old Limousin cow weighing 970kg. In the springer sale, there was a three-year-old Limousin cow with a bull calf at foot that made an impressive €5,050. In advance of the sale, the farmer had refused an offer of €3,500 at home. Bull weanlings weighing from 200-350kg averaged 5.26/kg and weanling bulls weighing from 350-450kg averaged €5.28/kg.
Agriland
7 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Weanling bull prices reach €6.05/kg at Ballinrobe Mart
Ballinrobe Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Wednesday, May 21, with bullock prices peaking at €5.55/kg, heifers at €5.67/kg, cows reaching €4.32/kg and weanling bulls making as high as €6.05/kg. Speaking to Agriland after the sale, mart manager Teresa Gibsey said: 'Bullocks fetched prices from €1,360-1,860/head or €4.05-5.55/kg.' Bullocks in the 400-500kg weight bracket averaged €4.34/kg or €1,770/head, while the 300-400kg bullocks averaged €4.56/kg or €1,545/head. The lightest of the bullocks weighing below 300kg averaged €5.21/kg or €1,485/head. Some of the top bullock prices from the sale included: 415kg Angus bullock sold for €1,860 or €4.48; 360kg Shorthorn bullock sold for €1,840 or €5.11/kg; 290kg Charolais bullock sold for €1,610 or €5.55. Heifers at the Ballinrobe Mart sale achieved prices from €940-3,070/head or €3.44-5.67/kg. The heavy heifers over 500kg averaged €4.07/kg or €2,775/head and 400-500kg heifers averaged €4.19/kg or €1,795/head. 300-400kg heifers averaged €4.35/kg or €1,506/head and heifers weighing below 300kg averaged €5.09/kg or €1,300/head. Some of the top heifer prices from the sale included: 750kg Charolais heifer sold for €3,070 or €4.09/kg; 605kg Angus heifer sold for €2,370 or €3.92/kg; 245kg Charolais heifer sold for €1,390 or €5.67/kg. Dry cows ranged from €1,510-3,570/head, with an average of €2,590/head or €3.90/kg. An 880kg Aubrac cow sold for €3,570 or €4.06/kg. Another 900kg Angus cow sold for €3,510 or €3.90/kg. Weanling bulls achieved prices from €900-1,790/head or €4.03-6.05/kg in the sale. Some of the top heifer prices from the sale included: 375kg Limousin bull sold for €1,790 or €4.77/kg; 310kg Angus bull sold for €1,640 or €5.29/kg; 200kg Charolais bull sold for €1,210 or €6.05/kg. Weanling bulls weighing from 200-350kg averaged €4.87/kg or €1,470/head. Sheep trade at Ballinrobe Mart Ballinrobe Mart hosted its weekly sheep sale on Thursday, May 22. Spring lamb prices ranged from €150-195/head with an average price of €180/head or €3.76/kg which was the same as the last week. Hoggets ranged from €94-208/head or €2.45-3.50/kg, averaging €3.20/kg. Cull ewe prices ranged from €50-274/head averaging €189/head, and the price per kg ranged from €1.11 to €2.82/kg with an average of €2.41/kg. Ewes with lambs at foot sold from €205-€320 for third-crop ewes with twins at foot. Average for ewes with lambs was €260/outfit.
