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Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

A tight supply of dairy stock, especially cows, has been a critical to keeping a high floor on prices.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

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Camera at the Mart: springers to €5,800 in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: springers to €5,800 in Roscommon

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: in-calf heifers top out at €5,950 in Elphin

Camera at the Mart: in-calf heifers top out at €5,950 in Elphin

MARKETS 14 January 2026

The secret to winning three Carrick championships in a row

The secret to winning three Carrick championships in a row

The secret to winning three Carrick championships in a row

PEDIGREE 30 December 2025

Dairy Management: training heifers and dosing cows

Dairy Management: training heifers and dosing cows

Dairy Management: training heifers and dosing cows

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

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Camera at the Mart: high of €10,800 for in-calf heifers in Balla

Camera at the Mart: high of €10,800 for in-calf heifers in Balla

Walter Brennan’s 18th annual in-calf heifer sale saw a huge demand, with 46 out of 48 heifers selling on the night.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: high demand for in-calf heifers in Dowra

Camera at the Mart: high demand for in-calf heifers in Dowra

A special sale of in-calf heifers saw a packed ringside and a new record of €6,300 paid for a springing heifer at Dowra Mart.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Purchasing heifers with excellent genetics to replace poor-performing cows can transform a herd, writes Daire Cregg in this week's edition of the 'Twenty ways to spend €20,000' series.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Tullamore Farm sees average of €4,870 for in-calf lots

Tullamore Farm sees average of €4,870 for in-calf lots

Martin Merrick reports from Tullamore Farm's draft in-calf heifer sale, which saw a 100% clearance rate and huge repeat custom in Roscrea Mart.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

New record prices set at suckler sales

New record prices set at suckler sales

While much of the publicity is focused on show-type animals selling for upwards of €8,000 to €10,000/head, commercial type replacements are meeting a roaring trade.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: electric trade for Shorthorn heifers in Elphin

Camera at the Mart: electric trade for Shorthorn heifers in Elphin

Nevan McKiernan was at the show and sale of Shorthorn cattle in Elphin Mart on Saturday 18 October.

PEDIGREE 22 October 2025

In Pictures: roaring trade for sucklers at Markethill

In Pictures: roaring trade for sucklers at Markethill

David Clarke reports on the trade at annual autumn sale for Roland Hadden in Markethill Mart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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