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Stable food price index hides performance of beef

Beef price index set another new record in May – continuing a long upward trend.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Stable food price index hides performance of beef

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Farmers cash in on strong reared calf prices

Farmers cash in on strong reared calf prices

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Kill drops below 30,000 head

Kill drops below 30,000 head

MARKETS 10 June 2026

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

MARKETS 10 June 2026

MartBids analysis: more stability in heifers

MartBids analysis: more stability in heifers

MartBids analysis: more stability in heifers

MARKETS 10 June 2026

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Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Last year's record prices for calves were left for dust by a sky-high trade throughout this past spring.

MARKETS 4 June 2026

Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Last week’s sale in Roscrea Mart saw a big lift in all heifer categories, while lighter bullocks saw a drop in demand with bullocks weighing over 500kg more sought-after.

MARKETS 4 June 2026

Beef trade shows signs of steadying

Beef trade shows signs of steadying

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

MARKETS 4 June 2026

Suckler lots sought after in Kilcullen Mart reduction sale

Suckler lots sought after in Kilcullen Mart reduction sale

Alongside its weekly sale, Kilcullen Mart held a special reduction sale of cows with calves at foot, where prices topped at €4,300, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 4 June 2026

Calf price update: prices shoot up as calf supply squeezes

Calf price update: prices shoot up as calf supply squeezes

The seasonal dip in calf supply met with exceptionally strong demand at marts over the last week and this led to prices for most calves surging forward. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 June 2026

Irish beef price trend opposite to southern hemisphere and US

Irish beef price trend opposite to southern hemisphere and US

While Irish prices have been falling over recent months, prices have been rising in the top three beef exporting countries.

NEWS 4 June 2026

Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart

Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart

With all the recent pressure on beef, it filtered down into the weanling ring where there were four consecutive weeks of weanling bulls dropping. But Elphin Mart turned the tide in Monday's sale.

MARKETS 4 June 2026

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