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Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

Bullocks were reported as 5c/kg dearer despite factory price pressure and inclement weather - but heifers were easier and reduced on price by an average of 10c/kg.

MARKETS 13 March 2026

Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

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Shoppers are spending more but getting less beef

Shoppers are spending more but getting less beef

NEWS 13 March 2026

How much is too much to pay for calves?

How much is too much to pay for calves?

MARKETS 12 March 2026

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

NEWS 11 March 2026

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

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Potential markets for Irish offal

Potential markets for Irish offal

"The CSO data also highlights the global demand for Irish offal." – Marian Condren, Co Laois.

LETTERS 11 March 2026

Top hoggets rise to make over €200 per head this week

Top hoggets rise to make over €200 per head this week

The live trade has increased to an even greater degree, with prices running well ahead of factory quotes.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Cathal Gormley reports on the latest live export figures and news of a big ship loading in Greenore.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Adam Woods has news of another mart joining the Irish Farmers Journal online bidding platform last week.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Conflict could permanently impact air traffic

Conflict could permanently impact air traffic

A longer conflict would bring the diversification bets into aviation of the Gulf monarchies into question and Dubai is now the most vulnerable.

OPINION 11 March 2026

Sheep trends: top prices hitting €8.50/kg plus

Sheep trends: top prices hitting €8.50/kg plus

The dead trade is struggling to keep pace with the live trade with prices paid in mart sales requiring returns of €9/kg plus or significantly higher carcase weight limits.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Sheep mart prices: top hoggets exceeding €200 per head in mart sales

Sheep mart prices: top hoggets exceeding €200 per head in mart sales

The trade has jumped mid-week with prices rising in cases by upwards of €10 to €12 per head with heavier and excellent-quality hoggets selling to €205 to €212 per head.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

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Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

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