​​​​​Marts Report: The only way is up for cattle prices

Latest prices from Macroom, Kilmallock, Dungarvan and Kanturk

At Macroom Mart Saturday, this Charolais cow and her one-month old Charolais heifer calf sold for €1,380.

The good week of weather we are experiencing is being matched by good prices paid for cattle at the marts. 

While I cannot say that the weather is directly responsible for the increase in prices paid for cattle, I have always found you are much more inclined to buy a bullock when wearing a t-shirt than when perished with the cold and rain. It's nature's way of giving us a little nudge along the pathway to success.