Cattle exports

Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says

The ICSA suckler chair has highlighted concerns that weanling prices are down significantly on last year due to falling live export demand.

NEWS 5 November 2026

Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says

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Weanling export figures down as African demand rises

Weanling export figures down as African demand rises

NEWS 22 October 2026

MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

MARKETS 21 October 2026

The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

NEWS 30 September 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 23 September 2026

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Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

Continued demand from abroad is helping to maintain the prices of weanling bulls at a solid level. As a result the number of weanlings is at a similar level to 12 months ago.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

A recategorisation of bluetongue at EU-level will not ease cattle and sheep movement restrictions between Ireland and Britain.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Recent analysis suggests that Irish cattle availability will likely recover in the second half of the year, the Minister said.

NEWS 20 June 2026

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 10 June 2026

Editorial: beef trade blues

Editorial: beef trade blues

Both factories and retailers have been able to protect their margins through a combination of reducing prices at the factory gate and increasing prices on shop shelves.

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

Cattle exports down 15% with weanlings hit hard

Cattle exports down 15% with weanlings hit hard

With the exception of the Netherlands, a number of outlets for Irish cattle have experienced varying degrees of turbulence so far this year and this has contributed to a decline in cattle exports.

MARKETS 3 June 2026

Calf exports improve but well behind 2025 levels

Calf exports improve but well behind 2025 levels

February and early March saw a major recovery in cattle exports following a slow start to the year. While calf numbers have increased of late the numbers of older stock shipped remains well back.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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