Friesian

Calf price update: upward movement in calf price for traditional breeds

Prices for calves sired by Angus and Hereford bulls experienced rises over the last week, with shippers very active and reports of more farmers appearing at ringsides too.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Calf price update: upward movement in calf price for traditional breeds

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Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

MARKETS 5 May 2026

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

MARKETS 29 April 2026

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Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

Winning the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) Emerald Expo for the second year in a row was Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 15 April 2026

Falling supply sees calf prices increase

Falling supply sees calf prices increase

After moving in a downward trajectory for a number of weeks there appears to be some upward movement in calf prices over the last week writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

There was an improvement in price at Bandon Mart this week, where just short of 1,800 calves went through the ring. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Calf price update: heifer calf prices taking a hit

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 15 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

Calf numbers got a bounce in Bandon Mart, with over 2,300 on offer at this week's sale. Prices continue to soften, with the balance of trade firmly on supply at present.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Mixed trade for bulls at Kilkenny April sale

Mixed trade for bulls at Kilkenny April sale

Taking place on Wednesday 15 April was the Kilkenny bull sales, where animals sold for as high as €6,800, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 15 April 2026

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

Calf prices continue to outperform 2025 levels, but beef calf prices are falling, according to ICBF calf price data. Tommy Moyles analyses the first 10 weeks of the 2026 calf trade.

MARKETS 15 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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