Weather kept away more sellers than buyers

With considerable numbers of animals returned indoors in many areas, due to a combination of scarce grass and poor underfoot conditions, the mart trade has seen numbers reduced, as sellers concentrate on getting their farms realigned to overcome weather difficulties.

The same problems afflict many fatteners, however their numbers ringside seem less affected, judging by the comments of mart managers.

Starting in Corrin, Fermoy on Tuesday, where Sean Leahy reported a “good trade”, despite the fact a number of farmers who had stock booked in failing to arrive due to very bad weather.