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Beef
Average calf prices up to triple last year's value
Tommy Moyles
Average calf prices collated from ICBF mart data shows that prices hit new heights in an extraordinary spring for calves, as late season export demand drove the trade upwards.
11 June 2025 Markets
No one could have predicted what would unfold in 2025 calf trade
The 2025 calf trade will be remembered as one where the script was thrown out as it took on a life of its own. Farmers drove on prices early on with exporters taking over the trade in April and May.
5 June 2025 News
Calf export levels well ahead of 2024 levels
Increased demand from Europe has been a notable trend in calf sales through April and May. Shippers have been very active especially for stronger calves.
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23 May 2025 News
'No one saw it coming' - phenomenal spring for calf trade
It's been an extraordinary spring for calves with increased demand both from at home and abroad. Tommy Moyles caught up with a number of mart mangers to get their thoughts on the 2025 calf trade.
22 May 2025 News
Cattle and calf exports up 20% on 2024 levels
Figures compiled by Bord Bia show that the number of cattle and calves sold to export markets reached 208,893 by the week ending Friday 2 May.
21 May 2025 News
Calf numbers double in marts
A strong trade is resulting in more farmers opting to sell their calves in marts this year. The rare sight of rising prices and supply can be seen at mart calf sales at present writes Tommy Moyles.
21 May 2025 News
Shippers driving demand for Irish calves
Strong demand from the continent along with similar appetite from home buyers has seen the calf trade ramp back up as prices were up across the board this week.
30 April 2025 Markets
Calf exports up 20% as Netherlands and Spain seek Irish calves
Demand from continent sees almost 20,000 extra calves being shipped out of the state compared to same time last year. The Netherlands and Spain remain the biggest markets.
19 April 2025 Markets
Mart buyers light up calf trade
At a time when the supply of beef calves is increasing and prices usually steady or taper off, the 2025 calf trade is defying norms as prices continue in an upward trajectory reports Tommy Moyles
9 April 2025 News
Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher
All categories of livestock are contributing to the 29% increase in exports, with weanling exports rising by over 90% and calf exports running over 13% higher.
28 March 2025 News
How high will the beef price go?
Adam Woods takes a look at the beef trade and how much more is left in the current price rises
19 March 2025 Markets