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300kg to 400kg bulls hit the sweet spot in Mohill show and sale

Just over 300 bulls were on offer at Mohill Mart's show and sale on Wednesday evening, with 95% of them selling on the night.

MARKETS 9 October 2026

300kg to 400kg bulls hit the sweet spot in Mohill show and sale

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Catalogue available for Sheep Ireland hill ram sale

Catalogue available for Sheep Ireland hill ram sale

MARKETS 9 October 2026

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: farmer finishers keen for quality in Raphoe

Camera at the Mart: farmer finishers keen for quality in Raphoe

Camera at the Mart: farmer finishers keen for quality in Raphoe

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady trade at CMBBG Blackface sale in Maam Cross

Camera at the Mart: steady trade at CMBBG Blackface sale in Maam Cross

Camera at the Mart: steady trade at CMBBG Blackface sale in Maam Cross

MARKETS 7 October 2026

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EU lamb prices running 7% to 8% higher

EU lamb prices running 7% to 8% higher

Production in many of the main sheep-producing nations remains under pressure with volumes produced running 1.3% lower in the first half of 2026

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Sheep Trends: factories steady paid prices

Sheep Trends: factories steady paid prices

Factory agents have taken a more bullish approach to prices this week and are reluctant to go above the base prices quoted.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Dairy Trends: powders prop up positive GDT index

Dairy Trends: powders prop up positive GDT index

A positive GDT index will be welcome news after last month's negative outcome. European prices are also up slightly, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Beef Trends: retail demand underpins quotes

Beef Trends: retail demand underpins quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Grain Trends: prices up this week as farmers plant

Grain Trends: prices up this week as farmers plant

Farmers are planting winter crops, while also being paid in full for crops delivered for harvest 2026.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

This week saw little change to the sheep trade, with a difference of €20 to €30/head still remaining in marts where wholesale and butcher buyers remain active for lambs.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

The new group are holding a sale in Mid-Kerry Co-Operative Mart in Milltown, Co Kerry on Thursday 15 October

MARKETS 7 October 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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