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‘Insufficient supports’ for farmers to cut average cattle finishing age

Under the Climate Action Plan, by 2030 the average finishing age of cattle is to be 21.6 months.

NEWS 8 February 2026

‘Insufficient supports’ for farmers to cut average cattle finishing age

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10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

NEWS 7 February 2026

Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Date set for 2026 National Hall of Fame Awards

Date set for 2026 National Hall of Fame Awards

Date set for 2026 National Hall of Fame Awards

PEDIGREE 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairings sell to €4,650 in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairings sell to €4,650 in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairings sell to €4,650 in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 4 February 2026

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Camera at the Mart: bullocks sell up to €3,400 in Baltinglass

Camera at the Mart: bullocks sell up to €3,400 in Baltinglass

Heavy bullocks sold to €3,400 at Baltinglass Mart’s show and sale on Wednesday 28 January.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

Quality bullocks and bulls sold from €4/kg to €5/kg, with a top of €4,760 paid for the champion bullock weighing 990kg.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Martbids Database: heifer trade leapfrogs bullocks

Martbids Database: heifer trade leapfrogs bullocks

The heifer trade - both for light and heavy heifers - has increased dramatically in the week, with no cattle types seeing any major slippage in price.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

There was a super yard of cows and trade to match in Gortatlea Mart as the Co Kerry venue held its anniversary sale last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

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

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Beef Management: slurry, SCEP and grading cattle

Beef Management: slurry, SCEP and grading cattle

Martin Merrick discusses how best to manage slurry in tricky conditions, keeping up to date with SCEP compliance and grading cattle.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

Commission holds cards tight on Mercosur

While the Commission has a mandate to provisionally implement Mercosur before EU courts give their ruling on the matter, no decision has yet been taken, according to Hansen.

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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