Beef

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

There is hugely contrasting figures, with over 115,000 more beef cattle on farms, while dairy heifers are running over 49,000 head lower and dairy males over 16,000 head lower.

NEWS 29 March 2026

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

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Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

NEWS 27 March 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

NEWS 27 March 2026

Worrying drop in mart numbers seen in the west

Worrying drop in mart numbers seen in the west

Worrying drop in mart numbers seen in the west

MARKETS 26 March 2026

Calf prices ease amid peak numbers

Calf prices ease amid peak numbers

Calf prices ease amid peak numbers

MARKETS 26 March 2026

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Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening in Europe

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Lively trade for weanlings at Swatragh

Lively trade for weanlings at Swatragh

Peter McCann reports from the latest weekly cattle sale held at Swatragh Livestock Mart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

Calf exports improve but well behind 2025 levels

Calf exports improve but well behind 2025 levels

February and early March saw a major recovery in cattle exports following a slow start to the year. While calf numbers have increased of late the numbers of older stock shipped remains well back.

NEWS 25 March 2026

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

The trade for slaughter-fit and forward stores weakened, while, in contrast, prices for light stores and weanlings are firm and in cases have strengthened.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Calf price update: export demand raises Friesian bull calf price

Calf price update: export demand raises Friesian bull calf price

Prices for Friesian bull calves were up again, as mart managers reported strong demand from exporters. Meanwhile, Angus-cross calves passed Friesians as the must numerous breed on offer at calf sales.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Beef Trends: cuts to beef continue

Beef Trends: cuts to beef continue

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

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at Birr calf sale

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at Birr calf sale

Live export buyers were active for Friesian bulls, with farmers and exporters competing for Angus, Hereford and Belgian Blue-cross calves.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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