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Camera at the Mart: good demand for quality calves in Athenry

There were over 100 calves on offer in Athenry Mart on Thursday, with both exporters and farmer buyers in attendance.

MARKETS 20 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: good demand for quality calves in Athenry

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Calf prices double for second year running

Calf prices double for second year running

NEWS 18 February 2026

Stratospheric start to 2026 calf trade

Stratospheric start to 2026 calf trade

MARKETS 18 February 2026

In pictures: €1,120 top price as 1,050 calves sell in Bandon

In pictures: €1,120 top price as 1,050 calves sell in Bandon

In pictures: €1,120 top price as 1,050 calves sell in Bandon

MARKETS 16 February 2026

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

NEWS 12 February 2026

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Camera at the Mart: strong start to Dungarvan calf trade

Camera at the Mart: strong start to Dungarvan calf trade

Farmers seem to be out earlier when it comes to buying calves and this was certainly the case in Dungarvan Mart recently, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 7 January 2026

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

Keeping busy at home on the farm has been a coping mechanism for north Tipperary farmer Padraig Brennan who lost his father Patrick unexpectedly to sepsis just nine months ago.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

There was a super yard of cows and trade to match in Gortatlea Mart as the Co Kerry venue held its anniversary sale last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 7 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull cow trade stays solid in Portumna

Camera at the Mart: cull cow trade stays solid in Portumna

Average prices for cull cows was €2.85/kg, with a large proportion being dairy-bred cows.

MARKETS 7 January 2026

Over 5,000 weanlings set to depart Ireland

Over 5,000 weanlings set to depart Ireland

Adam Woods has the latest on weanling exports and news of a number of shipments due to depart in January.

MARKETS 7 January 2026

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

The continued contraction in the dairy and beef herds, and increased usage of sexed semen last year, will results in less calves being available for shipping.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: positive start to sales in Corrin

Camera at the Mart: positive start to sales in Corrin

Despite the weather and some smaller numbers of stock, trade kicked off solidly for Corrin Mart’s first sale of 2026.

MARKETS 7 January 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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