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Hot weather turns up heat in beef trade

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

MARKETS 22 June 2026

Hot weather turns up heat in beef trade

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Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

NEWS 20 June 2026

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

NEWS 19 June 2026

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

MARKETS 18 June 2026

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

NEWS 17 June 2026

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MartBids Database: light cattle a tougher trade

MartBids Database: light cattle a tougher trade

Martin Merrick looks at the current market trends in marts, with weanlings and lighter cattle easing again in price this week.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Waterford tops average herd size in 2025

Waterford tops average herd size in 2025

There were four counties with an average herd size in excess of 100 bovines including Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Kilkenny

NEWS 17 June 2026

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

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

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Camera at the Mart: factory agents active in Mohill

Adam Woods reports from Aurivo Mart in Mohill for its general cattle sale last Saturday.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: calf prices jump €50 to €70/head in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: calf prices jump €50 to €70/head in Carnew

Live export buyers and a number of customers from Northern Ireland competed strongly, with the top third of calves rising by as much as €120 to €160 per head.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Lighter cattle continue to sell well, with steady demand from grass buyers, while shippers are back buying around the weanling ring, with autumn-born weanlings starting to appear in Macroom.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Qualifiers for Young Stockperson and Young Shepherd competitions get underway

Qualifiers for Young Stockperson and Young Shepherd competitions get underway

The Irish Shows Association (ISA) along with FBD Insurance and the Irish Farmers Journal have launched the 2026 Young Shepherd/Shepherdess and Young Stockperson competitions, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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