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Camera at the Mart: demand from home and abroad for heavy calves in Bandon

Following a similar pattern to 2025, demand for heavier calves has picked up in Bandon Mart, where almost 1,100 calves were on offer this week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 25 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: demand from home and abroad for heavy calves in Bandon

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Six-week old Belgian Blue-cross calf sells for €1,180 in Portumna Mart

Six-week old Belgian Blue-cross calf sells for €1,180 in Portumna Mart

MARTS 22 May 2026

Calf price update: prices falling in line with 2025 levels

Calf price update: prices falling in line with 2025 levels

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef breeds lead way in Thurles calf sale

Camera at the Mart: beef breeds lead way in Thurles calf sale

Camera at the Mart: beef breeds lead way in Thurles calf sale

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: over €6/kg for weanling bulls in Granard Mart

Camera at the Mart: over €6/kg for weanling bulls in Granard Mart

Camera at the Mart: over €6/kg for weanling bulls in Granard Mart

MARTS 19 May 2026

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Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Bandon

Calf numbers continue to hold in Bandon Mart, with almost 1,200 on offer this week. While trade softened a little, Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls remained in demand. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 May 2026

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

Irish-bred bulls produced some of the highest-priced cattle at the recent multibreed show and sale at United Auctions, Stirling, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

Numbers are holding stable at marts and prices for traditional beef breed-cross bull calves continue to perform above their high levels from last year. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 May 2026

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Day one of Balmoral Show 2026 has been a remarkable one for the Wilson family from Co Down, claiming both the overall champion Charolais and Simmental awards, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

It's been a spring to remember for calf sales in Castleisland Mart, with prices ahead of any other year. In recent weeks, bull calf prices have shot up due to demand from shippers.

MARKETS 11 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

Prices for beef breed bull calves has picked up pace again and continues to drive on ahead of heifers. This was very evident at the calf sale in Bandon this week, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 11 May 2026

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Agricultural Show Society wrapped up proceedings for 2026 with its final sale of 2026 on Wednesday 6 May, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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