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Calf prices surge to record high

This week, farmers are continuing to cash in on strong calf prices, with David Quinn of Carnew Mart noting that 'stronger bull calves are coming into €750 now'.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Calf prices surge to record high

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Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

FARMER WRITES 10 June 2026

Beef trade shows signs of steadying

Beef trade shows signs of steadying

MARKETS 8 June 2026

Watch: debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

Watch: debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

Watch: debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

PEDIGREE 8 June 2026

Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart

Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart

Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart

MARKETS 4 June 2026

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Major reshuffle in latest ICBF replacement rankings

Major reshuffle in latest ICBF replacement rankings

The most recent genetic evaluations released by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has seen a surge in the number of Angus bulls into the top 50 on the replacement active bull list.

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

Angus calves dominate Castlerea Mart

Angus calves dominate Castlerea Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from Castlerea Mart's weekly sale, where Angus-cross calves dominated the trade with keen demand for bull calves.

MARKETS 26 May 2026

New record price for an Irish Moiled bull

New record price for an Irish Moiled bull

It was celebrations all round for N and M Moilies, who achieved a new breed record price for a bull in the recent Irish Moiled centenary spring sale, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

Something for everyone at Carrick June sale

Something for everyone at Carrick June sale

For anyone still looking for a pedigree bull for the breeding season, Carrick-on-Shannon is the place to be on Saturday 6 June.

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

Farmer Writes: breeding is moving as silage kicks off

Farmer Writes: breeding is moving as silage kicks off

Everything seemed to move at once between breeding, grass, silage and stock work.

FARMER WRITES 26 May 2026

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Cathal Gormley looks at some of the precautions suckler and beef farmers need to take during the hot spell of weather.

MANAGEMENT 26 May 2026

Demand for Limousin bulls surges

Demand for Limousin bulls surges

Those who traveled to Roscommon Mart on Saturday for the Irish Limousin Cattle Society's sale were obviously intent on buying, as demand for bulls and heifers rocketed, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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