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Sheep price update: no joy as base quotes unchanged

Base quotes remain at a range of €7.60/kg to €7.70/kg for quality assured hoggets, with the Ramadan festival failing to deliver a boost in price.

MARKETS 16 February 2026

Sheep price update: no joy as base quotes unchanged

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Beef trade remains in steady position

Beef trade remains in steady position

MARKETS 16 February 2026

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

MARKETS 16 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

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

MARKETS 15 February 2026

In pictures: firm trade for stores in Castlerea

In pictures: firm trade for stores in Castlerea

In pictures: firm trade for stores in Castlerea

MARKETS 13 February 2026

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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 11 February 2026

Tillage Podcast: markets interview, costs, award winners and Irish grain

Tillage Podcast: markets interview, costs, award winners and Irish grain

On this week’s podcast, we have all the latest news, look at the paper and we have an interview with a grain markets expert.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Lower turnover but steady margins for Agco

Lower turnover but steady margins for Agco

Agco, the parent company of Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra has reported a 13.5% reduction in revenues for 2025, however profits margins remains stable at 7.7%.

NEWS 11 February 2026

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 11 February 2026

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Dairy product prices in Europe have picked up this week, as the market re-balances after months of declines.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

Martin Merrick reports from Headford Mart’s general cattle sale on Saturday, where factory agents and exporters battled for finished lots.

MARKETS 11 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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