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Calf price update: heifer calf prices taking a hit

Prices for beef-cross calves are continuing to ease, with a more notable fall occurring in heifer calf prices, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Calf price update: heifer calf prices taking a hit

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Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Tough market conditions see fall in calf exports

Tough market conditions see fall in calf exports

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

MARKETS 15 April 2026

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Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate calf trade in Kilmallock

Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate calf trade in Kilmallock

The lion's share of calves at the Co Limerick mart were purchased by exporters, while, for adult cattle, there was strong demand from grass buyers resulting in prices moving up a notch.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers step up a gear in Dungarvan

Camera at the Mart: shippers step up a gear in Dungarvan

With peak passing and most farmers having bought calves already, calf prices have eased and Dungarvan's sale last week wasn't immune from this trend.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Remaining well ahead of other years, prices for traditional beef breed crosses are stuck in a downward trajectory, while prices for Friesians get a lift.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady trade as calf numbers ease in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: steady trade as calf numbers ease in Bandon

Calf trade was steady in Bandon this week, as numbers fell below the 2,000 mark for the first time since February. Both shippers and farmer buyers were active throughout, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Reduced demand from Spain and bluetongue restrictions in the Polish market have resulted in the number of calves sold from the country being 20% behind figures compared to the first quarter in 2025.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: good demand for Friesian heifer calves in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: good demand for Friesian heifer calves in Bandon

There was good demand for a special entry of pedigree Friesian heifer calves in Bandon Mart this week. Prices in excess of €900 were paid on occasion, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Peak calf supply appears to have passed and prices, while ahead of previous years, had a downward trajectory over the last week, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

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