Beef

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Sixth infection found in a bovine which "had been in a number of counties during the possible infection period", Minister confirms.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

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Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

NEWS 17 February 2026

Charolais bull hits 75,000gns as Simmental average skyrockets

Charolais bull hits 75,000gns as Simmental average skyrockets

PEDIGREE 17 February 2026

Goldies run riot in Carlisle as demand for Limousin erupts

Goldies run riot in Carlisle as demand for Limousin erupts

Goldies run riot in Carlisle as demand for Limousin erupts

PEDIGREE 17 February 2026

Beef trade remains in steady position

Beef trade remains in steady position

Beef trade remains in steady position

MARKETS 16 February 2026

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In pictures: €1,120 top price as 1,050 calves sell in Bandon

In pictures: €1,120 top price as 1,050 calves sell in Bandon

Calf sales for 2026 have kicked off with prices far in excess of what anyone was every accustomed to and this was very evident at Bandon Mart on Monday for the west Cork venues weekly calf sale.

MARKETS 12 February 2026

Watch: 910kg champion Blue cow tops €5,000 in Ennis fatstock sale

Watch: 910kg champion Blue cow tops €5,000 in Ennis fatstock sale

An entry of excellent-quality cows ignited vibrant bidding resulting in 25% of cows selling in excess of €4/kg.

MARKETS 12 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on the Bord Bia and IFA standoff, the calf trade, what the new VAT changes mean for you and using grass and wool in building materials.

PODCAST 12 February 2026

In pictures: firm trade for stores in Castlerea

In pictures: firm trade for stores in Castlerea

There was a strong entry of Angus-cross and Hereford-cross heifers and bullocks on offer, with live exporters and feeders keen for stock.

MARKETS 12 February 2026

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

After a prolonged period in 2025 when Irish factories were outperforming the Bord Bia prime export benchmark price, they have now fallen below it.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

There was a temporary pause in trade which had followed the detection of bluetongue in Co Wexford on livestock hides being exported. Irish beef remains locked out of the Chinese market.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

The abattoir is not affected and the facility in Waterford will continue to receive cattle.

NEWS 12 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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