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Beef Trends: trade starts to turn

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

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade starts to turn

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Camera at the Mart: heifer weanlings to a high of €12.40/kg in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: heifer weanlings to a high of €12.40/kg in Gortatlea

MARKETS 2 September 2026

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

NEWS 2 September 2026

More bite in this week’s beef trade

More bite in this week’s beef trade

More bite in this week’s beef trade

MARKETS 31 August 2026

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Camera at the Mart: above €5/kg average for tops of trade in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: above €5/kg average for tops of trade in Skibbereen

Shipper demand continues to put a strong floor under weanling prices although they have toughened somewhat compared to earlier in the summer. Tommy Moyles reports for the special sale in Skibbereen.

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Bulls weighing from 300kg to 400kg averaged €5.17/kg, while there was some standout prices of €6,000 and €7,000 paid for show heifers.

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from this week's sale in Mid Tipp Mart, where beef cattle are holding firm, but buyers not as anxious for lesser store cattle.

MARKETS 24 August 2026

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

Prices for forward store and slaughter-fit bullocks and heifers have firmed slightly, while cull cows held their own on price.

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: bulls in line with 2025 prices in Tullow

Camera at the Mart: bulls in line with 2025 prices in Tullow

Prices for bulls at last week’s autumn-born weanling show and sale were broadly in line with the trade in 2025.

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Prices holding well for in-spec cattle, but out-of-spec more likely to be cut.

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

Factories are looking to pay less, but not always succeeding, especially where farmers have good in-spec cattle to sell.

MARKETS 24 August 2026

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