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Outside influences are affecting Kilkenny farming

As we enter the last three months of the year it’s safe to say farming has had a large amount of ups and downs. Between weather, climate change suggestions, rising fuel and fertilizer costs, the war in Ukraine, the change of leadership in the UK - ...

02 Oct 2022 at 08:00

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This dry weather could mean trouble for some Kilkenny farms

The fine dry weather of the past few weeks is now causing problems on some farms where grass growth has been restricted. The rains we got last Saturday was some help but with the forecast predicted for a spell of dry, warm weather problems on dry ...

14 Aug 2022 at 14:48

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Some disappointing sheep sales at Kilkenny Mart

It hard to believe that it’s just the start of August and both All Irelands have been concluded, and both Limerick and Kerry are the happy celebrants in winning the Liam McCarthy and Sam Maguire On the home front Kilkenny have to be applauded on ...

04 Aug 2022 at 12:59

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Kilkenny Mart prices are positive - but agri costs are escalating

Hi all, it’s been a while since I have written this column. On the agri scene prices have remained positive but as everyone knows overheads eg. fertilizer prices, oil prices etc. have escalated dramatically compared to last year. Cattle On the ...

21 May 2022 at 13:42

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'We've had some laughs at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kilkenny over the years'

Well known for his skills with a microphone - in the auctioneering and MC worlds - George Candler was born in Roscommon in 1950. He started as a trainee auctioneer in Kilkenny Mart in 1972, which makes this year his 50th year in business. He ...

16 Mar 2022 at 16:30

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Sales are ‘electric’ at Kilkenny Mart

Thursday’s cattle sale in Kilkenny could best be described as electric for the 850 cattle on offer. The top call per kilo was for five Limousin weighing 395 kilo and made €1360 or €3.45 per kilo. The €3 per kilo barrier was breached on a ...

27 Feb 2022 at 13:57

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Kilkenny Mart prices have dairy sellers smiling

The cattle trade continues on a very positive front with last Thursday’s cattle sale attracting 1050 head with TO in excess of €1.2 million. Forward bullocks are making excellent prices with beef types in demand due to limited numbers ...

06 Mar 2022 at 11:00

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€1 million turnover barrier broken at Kilkenny Mart

It’s been a particularly busy time in Kilkenny Mart with all sales attracting large numbers. In the cattle sector the €1 million barrier for sales has been broken on a number of occasions this year. Last Thursday turnover was in ...

20 Mar 2022 at 12:00

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Kilkenny Mart Report: Beef prices may have peaked

It’s a busy time on farms at the moment with silage making in full swing. The higher costs for fertilizer, fuel, plastic wraps etc means that contractors have much higher costs to contend with compared to last year and of ...

05 Jun 2022 at 07:05

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Large numbers at Kilkenny Mart dairy sales

The sun is shining and at last the grass has started to grow though some nights frosts has restricted growth. The cattle trade has remained strong, especially for beef type bullocks and heifers and forward stores in the ...

29 May 2022 at 11:56

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Hot trade for cattle at Kilkenny Mart

The New Year has started very well for all involved in the cattle sector with all types meeting an excellent trade, no more so than last Thursday in Kilkenny where the trade could best be described as hot. Factories ...

30 Jan 2022 at 10:48

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Covid outbreaks lead to sluggish sheep prices at Kilkenny Mart

The first bit of negativity for a long time was experienced on Monday at our sheep sale where hogget/ lamb prices could be best described as sluggish compared to previous weeks’ trade. Customers were in short ...

23 Jan 2022 at 10:00

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