Cattle prices

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

A rise in suckler numbers here might be welcome, but who would have expected a decline in beef cow numbers elsewhere to impact dairy prices here.

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

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Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

NEWS 8 May 2026

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

FEATURE 6 May 2026

Dairy reporting creates farmer confidence

Dairy reporting creates farmer confidence

Dairy reporting creates farmer confidence

NEWS 26 April 2026

Aurivo’s milk supply and profit grew in 2025

Aurivo’s milk supply and profit grew in 2025

Aurivo’s milk supply and profit grew in 2025

NEWS 22 April 2026

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Camera at the Mart: sharp trade for heifers in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: sharp trade for heifers in Roscommon

There was some excellent prices paid for top-quality heifers, with prices averaging in excess of €5/kg and top lots selling from €5.50/kg to €6/kg upwards.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Northern View: higher numbers keep a lid on trade

Northern View: higher numbers keep a lid on trade

Prices paid for cattle in NI continue to edge back, although base quotes remain steady.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: solid trade for stores in Inishowen Mart

Camera at the Mart: solid trade for stores in Inishowen Mart

An entry of over 300 head met keen demand from farmers and feeders, with factory agents also exhibiting a greater appetite for slaughter-fit stock.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: great demand for younger heifers in Iveragh

Camera at the Mart: great demand for younger heifers in Iveragh

Farmer buyers were out in force in Iveragh Co-operative Mart and they made their presence felt for younger stock going for grass. Heavier stock were a slightly tougher trade by comparison.

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Minister doesn't budge on reactor compensation as new TB rules draw near

Minister doesn't budge on reactor compensation as new TB rules draw near

The current reactor ceiling for pedigree cattle is set at €5,000 per head, while commercial cattle are subject to a lower ceiling of €3,000/head.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Are cattle finishers finished?

Are cattle finishers finished?

Dedicated cattle finishers number in the hundreds nowadays, but they underpin a multi-billion trade with millions of cattle every year.

DEALER 18 March 2026

Martbids Database: price drops across the board

Martbids Database: price drops across the board

Very few stock types have been immune to price cuts over the last week, with light heifers, heavy bullocks and all weights and sexes of weanlings seeing a slashing of price.

MARKETS 18 March 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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