Finishers

Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.

MARKETS 25 May 2026

Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

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Finishers face further quote cuts

Finishers face further quote cuts

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Martbids Database: price falls across the board

Martbids Database: price falls across the board

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: numbers and prices hold firm in Ballinrobe

Camera at the Mart: numbers and prices hold firm in Ballinrobe

Camera at the Mart: numbers and prices hold firm in Ballinrobe

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

BREEDING & HEALTH 13 May 2026

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Finishers face three-week wait to get cattle killed

Finishers face three-week wait to get cattle killed

Where prices will be when cattle are actually killed is very unclear at this stage.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

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

Buyers were active for good store-type animals, with feedlot buyers and finishers competitive ringside.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Beef finishers take big hit as prices slashed

Beef finishers take big hit as prices slashed

Significant losses are being incurred by beef finishers who bought cattle last autumn.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Tuam Mart’s general cattle sale on Monday saw phenomenal demand from feedlot buyers and farmer finishers for good-quality forward store cattle.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Good weather brightens beef trade

Good weather brightens beef trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

There has been a drop in prices paid for lighter store animals over the last number of weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 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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