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MartBids Database: big boost for weanling prices

Weanling prices have jumped significantly this week, as farmers remain hungry for numbers amid improved weather conditions.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

MartBids Database: big boost for weanling prices

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Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance for over 1,100 cattle in Skibbereen Mart

Camera at the Mart: full clearance for over 1,100 cattle in Skibbereen Mart

MARKETS 5 May 2026

MartBids Analysis: cautious purchasing from farmers

MartBids Analysis: cautious purchasing from farmers

MartBids Analysis: cautious purchasing from farmers

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Watch: full house of cattle in Drumshanbo Mart

Watch: full house of cattle in Drumshanbo Mart

Watch: full house of cattle in Drumshanbo Mart

MARTS 28 April 2026

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Grass buyers out in force in Ballymote Mart with over €6/kg for cattle

Grass buyers out in force in Ballymote Mart with over €6/kg for cattle

Manager David Faughnan reported a sharp trade in Thursday's sale, where store cattle crossed €5/kg and weanling bulls to €6/kg, writes Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen buyer activity bolsters trade in Headford

Camera at the Mart: keen buyer activity bolsters trade in Headford

Martin Merrick reports from Headford Mart’s general cattle sale on Saturday, where exporters, agents and farmers were all keen to source stock.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Cathal Gormley reports from Kingdom Co-op Livestock Mart's weekly cattle sale, where lighter cattle commended the best trade while cow numbers were back and a special dairy reduction sale took place.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Serious concerns have also been raised on the new testing requirements for cull cow sales at marts.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Farmer uncertainty around mart rings amid rising input costs

Farmer uncertainty around mart rings amid rising input costs

Prices for calves and weanlings are holding up better than prices for older cattle.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Martin Merrick reports from Mayo-Sligo Mart’s general cattle sale, where trade remains buoyant despite a recent slippage in beef price.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

We had two cases of grass tetany last week and one case of bloat — problems we haven’t dealt with in years.

FARMER WRITES 4 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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