Calf prices

Calf exports drop 19,000 head on 2025

While shippers have been busy in March and April, the loss of the Polish market to calves for most of the early part of 2026 means it's proving difficult for numbers to reach the heights of last year.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Calf exports drop 19,000 head on 2025

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Calf price update: upward movement in calf price for traditional breeds

Calf price update: upward movement in calf price for traditional breeds

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

MARKETS 5 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

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Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

There was an improved trade compared with last week in Tipperary Town Mart, where Angus- and Hereford-crosses had a firm grip on supply.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Falling supply sees calf prices increase

Falling supply sees calf prices increase

After moving in a downward trajectory for a number of weeks there appears to be some upward movement in calf prices over the last week writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 20 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

There was an improvement in price at Bandon Mart this week, where just short of 1,800 calves went through the ring. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Calf price update: heifer calf prices taking a hit

Calf price update: heifer calf prices taking a hit

Prices for beef-cross calves are continuing to ease, with a more notable fall occurring in heifer calf prices, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Continental calves were in good supply at Carnew Mart for the Co Wicklow mart's sale last week, with good demand coming from both farmers and shippers for them, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Tough market conditions see fall in calf exports

Tough market conditions see fall in calf exports

Still behind the record levels set in 2025, there has been an improvement in the sale of calves to markets outside the state. This comes as heifer calf prices continue to fall.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Calf numbers got a bounce in Bandon Mart, with over 2,300 on offer at this week's sale. Prices continue to soften, with the balance of trade firmly on supply at present.

MARKETS 20 April 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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