Calf prices

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

Calf prices continue to outperform 2025 levels, but beef calf prices are falling, according to ICBF calf price data. Tommy Moyles analyses the first 10 weeks of the 2026 calf trade.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

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Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate calf trade in Kilmallock

Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate calf trade in Kilmallock

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers step up a gear in Dungarvan

Camera at the Mart: shippers step up a gear in Dungarvan

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Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady trade as calf numbers ease in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: steady trade as calf numbers ease in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: steady trade as calf numbers ease in Bandon

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Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Reduced demand from Spain and bluetongue restrictions in the Polish market have resulted in the number of calves sold from the country being 20% behind figures compared to the first quarter in 2025.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: good demand for Friesian heifer calves in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: good demand for Friesian heifer calves in Bandon

There was good demand for a special entry of pedigree Friesian heifer calves in Bandon Mart this week. Prices in excess of €900 were paid on occasion, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Peak calf supply appears to have passed and prices, while ahead of previous years, had a downward trajectory over the last week, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: addition of second weekly sale a boost for Kanturk

Camera at the Mart: addition of second weekly sale a boost for Kanturk

Kanturk Mart's decision to add an extra weekly calf sale has been well received by buyers and sellers alike and has resulted in extra calves being sold through the north Cork mart.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

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 1 April 2026

Calf price update: Angus-sired calves make up 40% of all traded

Calf price update: Angus-sired calves make up 40% of all traded

The supply of Angus-sired calves continues to rise as we get deeper into the calving season and while prices are back this week, they are considerably ahead of previous years, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: big turnout of beef-crosses in Tullow

Camera at the Mart: big turnout of beef-crosses in Tullow

There was good demand for all classes of calf in Tullow Mart for its calf sale last Friday, with farmers and shippers all active, reports Tommy Moyles.

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