Cull cows

Tullamore Farm: Cull cow kill out and ewe breeding strategies

Shaun Diver takes a look at the recent cull cow results on Tullamore Farm and gives an update on sheep breeding in this week's update.

MANAGEMENT 17 December 2025

Tullamore Farm: Cull cow kill out and ewe breeding strategies

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Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Dairy stock holding firm at Markethill

Dairy stock holding firm at Markethill

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Martbids Database: weanling trade eases this week

Martbids Database: weanling trade eases this week

Martbids Database: weanling trade eases this week

MARKETS 26 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: €4,850 for Kanturk Christmas fatstock winner

Camera at the Mart: €4,850 for Kanturk Christmas fatstock winner

Camera at the Mart: €4,850 for Kanturk Christmas fatstock winner

MARKETS 26 November 2025

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Camera at the Mart: cull cows come on stream in Carnaross

Camera at the Mart: cull cows come on stream in Carnaross

A good show of cull cows were on offer at last Thursday’s sale in Carnaross, while feeding-type heifers were also plentiful.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Martbids Database: numbers and trade ease

Martbids Database: numbers and trade ease

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: slight pressure on prices in Portumna

Camera at the Mart: slight pressure on prices in Portumna

A general easing of price was seen at Portumna’s general cattle sale on Wednesday last, though no major slippage was recorded.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

As rain hastens the end of the 2025 grazing season, more dry cows are beginning to appear in marts. Trade for them remains strong and this was the case in Kilmallock for its weekly sale.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Despite the frustration at Corrin Mart, there was a real sense of solidarity - of farmers standing together for the future of Irish agriculture.

FARMER WRITES 5 November 2025

Cattle sales in the marts exceeding expectations

Cattle sales in the marts exceeding expectations

Sale entries during October and at the start of November have been higher than anticipated, with reports indicating that higher prices are attracting numbers forward.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Prices paid in marts suggest it is the best outlet for anyone with fat cows to sell

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

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