Calf prices

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

The farm achieved excellent performance in 2025, boosted by higher beef prices and increased animal performance, and generated a net margin per hectare of €1,620.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

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Throughput of calves at Cork Marts rises 16%

Throughput of calves at Cork Marts rises 16%

MARKETS 24 June 2026

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

MARKETS 18 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: calf prices jump €50 to €70/head in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: calf prices jump €50 to €70/head in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: calf prices jump €50 to €70/head in Carnew

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Calf prices surge to record high

Calf prices surge to record high

Calf prices surge to record high

NEWS 10 June 2026

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Farmers cash in on strong reared calf prices

Farmers cash in on strong reared calf prices

A thriving trade for reared calves largely driven by demand from shippers is leading some dairy farmers to sell their reared calves now rather than hold on until the autumn. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Last year's record prices for calves were left for dust by a sky-high trade throughout this past spring.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Editorial: record calf prices in 2026 should come with a note of caution

Editorial: record calf prices in 2026 should come with a note of caution

Mart managers reported very strong demand from Dutch buyers for Friesian bull calves.

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Calf price update: prices shoot up as calf supply squeezes

Calf price update: prices shoot up as calf supply squeezes

The seasonal dip in calf supply met with exceptionally strong demand at marts over the last week and this led to prices for most calves surging forward. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Friesian bull calves sold for their highest average price on record over the last week as strong demand for all calves and a falling supply resulted in positive returns for those selling them.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: beefing up in Bandon with over 1,000 calves on offer

Camera at the Mart: beefing up in Bandon with over 1,000 calves on offer

Beef-crosses almost had it all their own way in Bandon Mart, where the west Cork mart broke the 1,000-calf mark for the first time in a June calf sale. Trade remained firm with strong shipper demand.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Polish market loss due to bluetongue hits the calf trade

Polish market loss due to bluetongue hits the calf trade

The loss of Poland as an outlet for Irish calves due to bluetongue is the biggest change to impact the sale of calves outside the state so far this year. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

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