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Calf price update: prices up in spite of surge in supply
Tommy Moyles
Friesian bull calves saw their price quadruple compared witthis time last year. They have seen the biggest rise as calf prices continued in an upwards trajectory even though numbers continue to rise.
12 March 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: super demand for beef calves in Kilmallock
Calves from beef sires dominated the numbers at Monday's calf sale in Kilmallock Mart and they met excellent ringside demand.
10 March 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: solid trade for close to 2,400 calves in Bandon
Calf numbers increased on last week and despite news of an upset to livestock carrying capacity with Stena Line ferries, prices held up very firmly compared with last week.
Calf price update: demand results in calf price rises
Calf numbers continue to climb at marts around the country, as peak comes into view. The increase in supply doesn't seem to be pulling prices down like it usually would, writes Tommy Moyles.
5 March 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: prices hold firm as over 2,000 calves on offer in Bandon
A long sale day didn't result in a fall off in prices, as over 2,000 calves went through the ring in Bandon Mart at this week's calf sale.
3 March 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: huge demand for heavy beef in Enniscorthy
Adam Woods reports from Enniscorthy Mart’s special show and sale of cattle, which took place on Tuesday this week.
26 February 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: flying Friesian calf trade in Cahir
Strong demand is putting a very strong floor under calf prices at the moment and this was very evident in Cahir Mart for their sale on Friday evening last.
19 February 2025 Markets
Calf export figures ahead of 2024 levels
Calf exports have got off to a better start than last year, but remain well behind 2023 levels, as prices paid for calves at marts around the country are up considerably.
19 February 2025 News
Calf prices: unrecognisable calf trade compared to 2024
The 2025 calf trade is unrecognisable compared to last year, as calf numbers start to increase in marts around the country.
19 February 2025 Markets
Camera at the mart: over 1,000 calves on offer in Bandon
Calf numbers doubled compared to last week at the west Cork mart and trade is holding strong especially for Friesian bull calves.
17 February 2025 Markets
Friesian bull calf prices double on 2024
Friesian bull calves have been the category of calves that have seen the highest percentage increase in price compared to last year according to the ICBF calf price summary.
12 February 2025 News
Camera at the Mart: Friesian calf prices holding
Prices for some beef-crosses eased compared with last week, while trade for Friesian bull calves remained settled at Bandon Mart for its calf sale this week.
10 February 2025 Markets