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€117/head price gap on calf CBV in marts

ICBF analysis of calf sales shows that there is up to €117/head of a difference paid between the top and bottom third of calves with CBVs sold in marts so far in 2026.

MARKETS 13 May 2026

€117/head price gap on calf CBV in marts

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Home Farm: clear of TB, but lacking in rain

Home Farm: clear of TB, but lacking in rain

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

MARKETS 13 May 2026

CBV and quality cattle hand in hand in Laois

CBV and quality cattle hand in hand in Laois

CBV and quality cattle hand in hand in Laois

NEWS 7 May 2026

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

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

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

MARKETS 6 May 2026

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Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Thomas Caroll was one of the winners in the inaugural CBV Beef Quality Awards in 2025, operating a 40-cow suckler herd, as well as purchasing in 50 weanlings annually.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Suckler cow numbers rise for first time in a decade

Suckler cow numbers rise for first time in a decade

This is the first increase in suckler cow numbers in a decade and comes as margins in the enterprise have rocketed.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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

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

Calf prices received a nice bounce over the last week with almost all categories increased reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Free confidence-building mart event for women

Free confidence-building mart event for women

The event aims to build women’s confidence and knowledge within marts with a presentation from the ICBF on the day.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Dairy beef welfare scheme set to open for new applicants

Dairy beef welfare scheme set to open for new applicants

Under the scheme farmers that meet the qualifying criteria can avail of a payment of €20 per eligible calf up to a maximum of 50 calves per holding.

NEWS 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

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Remaining well ahead of other years, prices for traditional beef breed crosses are stuck in a downward trajectory, while prices for Friesians get a lift.

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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