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'No one saw it coming' - phenomenal spring for calf trade
Tommy Moyles
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.
21 May 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: continental calves carry the day in Carnew
Strong demand for beef-cross calves saw continental calves benefit at the weekly calf sale in Carnew Mart. In a turn-up for the books, they outnumbered Angus and Hereford-crosses.
21 May 2025 Markets
Calf price update: numbers double 2024 levels as Friesians pass €300/head
Calf numbers at marts are double what they were this time last year, according to the ICBF calf price database. Prices continue to rise on the back of strong demand too, reports Tommy Moyles.
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
Camera at the Mart: heavy calves a great trade in Bandon
Demand remained strong in Bandon Mart for all types of calves but the performance of heavy calves really caught the eye, with shippers extremely active at the ringside this week.
19 May 2025 Markets
Calf price update: climb of €94/head in a week for Belgian Blue heifer calves
The upward trajectory of calf prices is showing no signs of fading, as prices continue to climb even as supply is significantly ahead of this time last year, according to the ICBF calf price database.
14 May 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: boom year for calves in Tipperary Mart
Tipperary Mart held its final calf sale of what has been a boom year for calves for the Tipperary town sales venue and trade was extremely strong throughout proceedings.
14 May 2025 Markets
Calf prices continue to rise
The number of calves on offer is almost double what it was for this time last year but despite this increase in supply there appears to be no easing in price as demand for calves surges.
14 May 2025 News
Dairy management: preparing for grass deficit and breeding more heifers
Aidan Brennan says farmers should take it one week at a time when it comes to managing grass as soil moisture deficits grow.
14 May 2025 Management
Camera at the Mart: all systems go as calf price strengthens in Bandon
Supply is noticeably dropping off and this is resulting in prices remaining on a very firm footing at the weekly calf sale in Bandon Mart.
12 May 2025 Markets
Calf price update: bull calf prices increase across the breeds as supply falls
Prices for bull calves were up anywhere from €14/head to €36/head compared with last week, according to the ICBF calf price database, reports Tommy Moyles.
7 May 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: great demand for beef calves in Tullow
It's an exciting time given where current beef prices are, but Tullow Mart manager Eric Driver said the onus is on the wider beef industry to ensure farmers buying calves now are rewarded.
7 May 2025 Markets