Calf prices

Camera at the Mart: early kick-off as 2,550 calves on offer in Bandon

There was plenty of demand from shippers early on in Bandon Mart, where in excess of 2,500 calves passed through the ring for the west Cork mart's Monday calf sale. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 9 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: early kick-off as 2,550 calves on offer in Bandon

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Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

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Camera at the Mart: full clearance at Cashel calf sale

Camera at the Mart: full clearance at Cashel calf sale

Camera at the Mart: full clearance at Cashel calf sale

MARKETS 3 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon

MARKETS 2 March 2026

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Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts

Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts

Calf numbers at marts are running significantly ahead of usual levels at marts across the country writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Calf price update: numbers soar above 2025 levels

Calf price update: numbers soar above 2025 levels

It's not just calf prices that are ahead of last year, as numbers traded are running significantly ahead of 2025 levels, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 18 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Delvin Mart got its 2026 calf sales started last week, with good demand from farmers for the calves that were on offer, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 18 February 2026

Calf Series: buying and getting calves back home

Calf Series: buying and getting calves back home

In week three of our dedicated calf focus, Martin Merrick talks through purchasing calves and getting them home with as little stress as possible.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: good demand for quality calves in Athenry

Camera at the Mart: good demand for quality calves in Athenry

There were over 100 calves on offer in Athenry Mart on Thursday, with both exporters and farmer buyers in attendance.

MARKETS 18 February 2026

Calf prices double for second year running

Calf prices double for second year running

Demand for calves has hit new highs, with prices significantly up on the previous spring for the second year in a row, as farmer buyers make their mark at calf sales.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: farmer buyers dominate Portumna calf sale

Camera at the Mart: farmer buyers dominate Portumna calf sale

Farmers have been out in force at calf sales across the country and it was no different in Portumna, reports Tommy Moyles. Beef calves were in big demand at the Co Galway venue.

MARKETS 18 February 2026

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