Calves

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Bandon

Calf numbers continue to hold in Bandon Mart, with almost 1,200 on offer this week. While trade softened a little, Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls remained in demand. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 18 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Bandon

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€117/head price gap on calf CBV in marts

€117/head price gap on calf CBV in marts

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

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Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Buyers are asking more questions around fertility and health status now, so having all testing done and paperwork in order definitely helps when trying to move stock.

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

Price gap between bulls and heifers

Price gap between bulls and heifers

The difference in price between bull and heifer calf price is continuing to grow, as strong demand from shippers is pushing on prices for bull calves.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

It's been a spring to remember for calf sales in Castleisland Mart, with prices ahead of any other year. In recent weeks, bull calf prices have shot up due to demand from shippers.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

Prices for beef breed bull calves has picked up pace again and continues to drive on ahead of heifers. This was very evident at the calf sale in Bandon this week, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

Plans to stop the import of Irish calves to the Netherlands appear to have been halted as the regulations governing it are a European matter not a national one writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Calf exports drop 19,000 head on 2025

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 price update: upward movement in calf price for traditional breeds

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

Prices for calves sired by Angus and Hereford bulls experienced rises over the last week, with shippers very active and reports of more farmers appearing at ringsides too.

MARKETS 6 May 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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