Paula Hynes: More than a sale ring — the mart is a rural engine

The workload is at its maximum now, writes Paula Hynes

It is wonderful to see marts busy and the beef trade booming. Ringsides were packed with farmers buying and selling. File picture

I hope the old saying is true, as March certainly came in like a lion. Sunday was a wet, miserable, blustery day after what had been a reasonably good week to finish February. 

I think we are all hoping and praying at this stage that the month will go out like a lamb, as good weather is badly needed.