Beef Prices

Surge in cattle prices delivers economic windfall of up to €800m

Suckler farmer profit margins increased by around €400m in 2025, taking it to over €1 billion, Teagasc has estimated.

NEWS 21 May 2026

Surge in cattle prices delivers economic windfall of up to €800m

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Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

NEWS 20 May 2026

Beef takes centre stage at Balmoral

Beef takes centre stage at Balmoral

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Finishers face further quote cuts

Finishers face further quote cuts

Finishers face further quote cuts

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Home Farm: another week, another drop in the beef price

Home Farm: another week, another drop in the beef price

Home Farm: another week, another drop in the beef price

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

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Why it’s a 'weird time' for beef farmers in America

Why it’s a 'weird time' for beef farmers in America

On day one of the ASA international trip, beef prices and trade are at the forefront of discussions, as America is seeing a 75-year low in herd size, Sarah McIntosh reports.

NEWS 11 May 2026

Farmer Writes: the continental v dairy-bred debate

Farmer Writes: the continental v dairy-bred debate

Dairy cattle are obviously cheaper to buy, which means you can carry more stock for the same money invested, and, in many cases, the profit per head may not be all that different.

FARMER WRITES 11 May 2026

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

With input costs soaring and output prices falling, the flat rate payment to unregistered farmers is not covering the payments made through VAT on purchases.

NEWS 11 May 2026

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

David Wright reports on the weekly sale of beef cattle at Rathfriland Mart in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 May 2026

Factories attempting to 'clean-out' beef farmers - ICMSA

Factories attempting to 'clean-out' beef farmers - ICMSA

Farmers urged to hold cattle, or look at selling in the marts, rather than taking the latest 10c/kg cut.

NEWS 11 May 2026

Cattle kill drops below 9,000 head

Cattle kill drops below 9,000 head

Fewer cattle have been slaughtered this year in NI, with both the prime cattle and cow kills trending lower

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 May 2026

Pressure on beef trade continues

Pressure on beef trade continues

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

MARKETS 11 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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