Belgian Blue

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

It was a glorious day at Midleton Show on Sunday, where the Belgian Blue heifer, Hannons Tequila, won the supreme beef interbreed champion, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

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Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

PEDIGREE 14 May 2026

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

PEDIGREE 1 May 2026

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

MARKETS 8 April 2026

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Bandon Mart's bank holiday sale sees numbers hold

Bandon Mart's bank holiday sale sees numbers hold

The Easter bank holiday saw stronger calves get a bounce with more farmer customers present at the west Cork mart. Angus-crosses made up half of all calves on offer this week.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Roscommon Farmer Michael Cunniffe feeding over 160 continental in-calf heifers

Roscommon Farmer Michael Cunniffe feeding over 160 continental in-calf heifers

As part of the beef breeding focus, Cathal Gormley caught up with Michael Cunniffe who sells 160 incalf heifers each year all from home.

BEEF BREEDING 11 February 2026

Calf Series: How much is too much to pay for calves?

Calf Series: How much is too much to pay for calves?

The upward swing in the price of calves is great news for dairy farmers selling calves, but will buyers make money? Aidan Brennan reports.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

A pedigree red and white Belgian Blue heifer has been sold for an undisclosed five-figure sum.

PEDIGREE 11 February 2026

Heifer weanlings average €6.45/kg in Gort

Heifer weanlings average €6.45/kg in Gort

Martin Merrick reports from Gort mart’s weanling show and slae, where high end stock met with high end prices.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Strong trade for young stock at Kilrea

Strong trade for young stock at Kilrea

David Clarke reports on the prices paid at the weekly sale of dropped calves and weanlings at Kilrea Livestock Market.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Exporters are outbid for calves

Exporters are outbid for calves

While early calf sales are always good, the outlook for the 2026 trade is positive.

NEWS 11 February 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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