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Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

Maxwell Livestock has loaded 1,900 bulls aboard the livestock vessel Alondra at Foynes Port, bound for Morocco.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

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Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

SHEEP BREEDING 19 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

MARKETS 17 July 2026

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

NEWS 7 July 2026

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

NEWS 24 June 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: Dutch calf import market and livestock trade update

Farm Tech Talk: Dutch calf import market and livestock trade update

Farm Tech Talk is live each and every Friday on the Irish Farmers Journal website and wherever you get your podcasts.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Northern Ireland exports 66,000 more sheep to Britain

Northern Ireland exports 66,000 more sheep to Britain

Exports to Ireland have reduced by over 50,000 head as a result of higher numbers exported to Britain.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Editorial: record calf prices in 2026 should come with a note of caution

Editorial: record calf prices in 2026 should come with a note of caution

Mart managers reported very strong demand from Dutch buyers for Friesian bull calves.

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Friesian bull calves sold for their highest average price on record over the last week as strong demand for all calves and a falling supply resulted in positive returns for those selling them.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Cattle exports down 15% with weanlings hit hard

Cattle exports down 15% with weanlings hit hard

With the exception of the Netherlands, a number of outlets for Irish cattle have experienced varying degrees of turbulence so far this year and this has contributed to a decline in cattle exports.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Polish market loss due to bluetongue hits the calf trade

Polish market loss due to bluetongue hits the calf trade

The loss of Poland as an outlet for Irish calves due to bluetongue is the biggest change to impact the sale of calves outside the state so far this year. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Calf price update: prices stable as numbers taper off

Calf price update: prices stable as numbers taper off

Calf prices continue to remain stable and are tracking along similar lines to this time last year, according to the ICBF. Strong demand from shippers is resulting in a solid trade for bull calves.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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