Beef Prices

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

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

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

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US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

MARKETS 31 January 2026

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

NEWS 28 January 2026

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

NEWS 28 January 2026

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

MARKETS 26 January 2026

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Exports to remain north of 200,000

Exports to remain north of 200,000

While a 10% decline is expected from the high point of over 223,000 calves exported in 2025, demand is expected to remain robust in key export markets.

CALVES 14 January 2026

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

A recent European Commission report predicts close to a 10% reduction in beef production across the EU and Tommy Moyles wonders if this could be an opportunity for Ireland.

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Adam Woods reports from the Bord Bia meat marketing seminar taking place in Co. Laois.

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Brazil, Australia, Britain and United States.

WORLD 14 January 2026

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

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

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers marched in Athlone on Saturday at a protest denouncing the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

NEWS 14 January 2026

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2026 and what it might hold for Irish beef farmers.

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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