Beef

Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts

Calf numbers at marts are running significantly ahead of usual levels at marts across the country writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 26 February 2026

Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts

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Shorthorn bull sails for Inis Mór

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Calf price update: numbers soar above 2025 levels

Calf price update: numbers soar above 2025 levels

It's not just calf prices that are ahead of last year, as numbers traded are running significantly ahead of 2025 levels, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: bullocks and bull weanlings in keen demand in Ballybofey

Camera at the Mart: bullocks and bull weanlings in keen demand in Ballybofey

Martin Merrick reports from the general cattle sale held in Ballybofey-Stranorlar Mart on Monday evening, where spring 2025-born bulls meet with keen farmer demand.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: Tullow Mart marks 70th anniversary

Camera at the Mart: Tullow Mart marks 70th anniversary

Beef was a strong trade in Tullow at the mart's celebratory sale, with agents watching the board for age and QA status.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Delvin Mart got its 2026 calf sales started last week, with good demand from farmers for the calves that were on offer, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Beef Management: grass, calf series and disease management

Beef Management: grass, calf series and disease management

Martin Merrick looks at current grazing conditions, what’s on our calf series this week and managing disease in houses with a delayed turn out.

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

Calf Series: buying and getting calves back home

Calf Series: buying and getting calves back home

In week three of our dedicated calf focus, Martin Merrick talks through purchasing calves and getting them home with as little stress as possible.

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

Factories move to manage the beef kill

Factories move to manage the beef kill

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

MARKETS 25 February 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

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