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Average calf prices up to triple last year's value

Average calf prices collated from ICBF mart data shows that prices hit new heights in an extraordinary spring for calves, as late season export demand drove the trade upwards.

MARKETS 11 June 2025

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No one could have predicted what would unfold in 2025 calf trade

No one could have predicted what would unfold in 2025 calf trade

MARKETS 11 June 2025

Calf export levels well ahead of 2024 levels

Calf export levels well ahead of 2024 levels

NEWS 5 June 2025

Calf numbers double for May as prices continue to edge upwards

Calf numbers double for May as prices continue to edge upwards

Calf numbers double for May as prices continue to edge upwards

MARKETS 4 June 2025

Camera at the mart: heavy calves continue to meet super demand in Bandon

Camera at the mart: heavy calves continue to meet super demand in Bandon

Camera at the mart: heavy calves continue to meet super demand in Bandon

MARKETS 2 June 2025

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Camera at the Mart: export buyers drive calf trade in Listowel

Camera at the Mart: export buyers drive calf trade in Listowel

Calf prices continue to soar in north Kerry, as demand from shippers respond to demand from European buyers, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 21 May 2025

Calf price update: numbers up on 2024 levels as some prices slip

Calf price update: numbers up on 2024 levels as some prices slip

Calf numbers remain ahead of 2024 levels, but there has been a slip in price among the more popular breeds, as mart managers note a fall-off in farmer buyers.

MARKETS 21 May 2025

Calf numbers remain ahead of 2024 levels

Calf numbers remain ahead of 2024 levels

The number of calves on offer continues to exceed 2024 levels at marts while prices have steadied somewhat among the main breeds on offer at calf sales reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 21 May 2025

Camera at the Mart: extra demand for heavier calves in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: extra demand for heavier calves in Bandon

There appeared to be a bit more appetite for heavier calves at the calf sale in Bandon Mart this week. Bidding was extremely strong in cases, as buyers competed for a dwindling pool of calves.

MARKETS 21 May 2025

'No one saw it coming' - phenomenal spring for calf trade

'No one saw it coming' - phenomenal spring for calf trade

It's been an extraordinary spring for calves with increased demand both from at home and abroad. Tommy Moyles caught up with a number of mart mangers to get their thoughts on the 2025 calf trade.

NEWS 21 May 2025

Camera at the Mart: continental calves carry the day in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: continental calves carry the day in Carnew

Strong demand for beef-cross calves saw continental calves benefit at the weekly calf sale in Carnew Mart. In a turn-up for the books, they outnumbered Angus and Hereford-crosses.

MARKETS 21 May 2025

Calf price update: numbers double 2024 levels as Friesians pass €300/head

Calf price update: numbers double 2024 levels as Friesians pass €300/head

Calf numbers at marts are double what they were this time last year, according to the ICBF calf price database. Prices continue to rise on the back of strong demand too, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 21 May 2025

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