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Martbids Database: cattle trade cools in December

Martin Merrick reports on the weekly cattle trade, as cattle prices reduce further ahead of the pre-Christmas lull.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Martbids Database: cattle trade cools in December

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Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

NEWS 2 December 2025

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

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

NEWS 2 December 2025

Livestock cover should reflect price surge - FBD

Livestock cover should reflect price surge - FBD

Livestock cover should reflect price surge - FBD

NEWS 26 November 2025

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

Cable is broken on Mercosur handbrake- Fitzmaurice

NEWS 26 November 2025

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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 24 September 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 24 September 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 24 September 2025

Rise in farmgate prices in 2025 dominated by surge in cattle

Rise in farmgate prices in 2025 dominated by surge in cattle

Pigs, cereals and potatoes all projected to show a drop from 2024 levels.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Camera at the Mart: excellent trade for heifers in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: excellent trade for heifers in Roscommon

Insatiable demand from farmer buyers underpinned an average price of €5.83/kg for heifers weighing 300kg to 400kg and €6.24/kg for heifers in the 200kg to 300kg weight bracket.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Getting dosing right in Donegal

Getting dosing right in Donegal

Adam Woods reports from a Teagasc event which took place in Donegal Farmers Mart last week.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 September 2025

Drop in world beef exports set to bite

Drop in world beef exports set to bite

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef market, including what impact world shortages might have on Irish prices.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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