Cattle Prices

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

The sharp lift in cattle prices of upwards of 40% in 2025 encouraged more farmers to market cattle live, with throughput falling by just 0.2% despite a drop in the national herd.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

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Martbids Database: record increases in cattle prices in 2025

Martbids Database: record increases in cattle prices in 2025

MARKETS 23 December 2025

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

NEWS 19 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality bulls in Tullamore

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality bulls in Tullamore

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality bulls in Tullamore

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Martbids Database: cattle trade cools in December

Martbids Database: cattle trade cools in December

Martbids Database: cattle trade cools in December

MARKETS 10 December 2025

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Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

It is predicted the majority of this decrease will be shouldered by dairy farms, with Teagasc economists estimating that incomes will fall on these farms by 42% on average to €80,000.

NEWS 7 November 2025

Farm incomes estimated to be up 33% on average this year

Farm incomes estimated to be up 33% on average this year

The new report from Teagasc economists shows farm incomes have improved in all sectors bar pigs.

NEWS 7 November 2025

Livestock cover should reflect price surge - FBD

Livestock cover should reflect price surge - FBD

The surge in cattle prices over the last 18 months has heightened the risk for farmers of having their livestock under-insured.

NEWS 7 November 2025

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Farmers being sold down the Amazon river, says Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

NEWS 7 November 2025

Home Farm: a blip or a trend?

Home Farm: a blip or a trend?

The dry, cooler weather has allowed us to graze out the remaining paddocks with light cattle. All the heavier ones are in at this stage.

VIEWPOINTS 7 November 2025

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Despite higher prices, consumers in US remain positive about beef but supply position doesn't look like it will ease anytime soon.

NEWS 7 November 2025

Watch: cull cows a sharper trade in Ennis

Watch: cull cows a sharper trade in Ennis

The price for the top third of the entry of 250 cull cows increased by 13c/kg lifting the average price above €4/kg including a 1,100kg cow selling for €4,710.

MARKETS 7 November 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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