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Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide with an annual turnover of €3.5bn in 2025.

NEWS 31 October 2026

Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

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Tullamore Farm in-calf heifers average €3,687/head in Roscrea Mart

Tullamore Farm in-calf heifers average €3,687/head in Roscrea Mart

MARKETS 30 October 2026

Bord Bia brings Irish spirits to India in major collaboration

Bord Bia brings Irish spirits to India in major collaboration

NEWS 29 October 2026

Increased numbers puts pressure on beef price

Increased numbers puts pressure on beef price

Increased numbers puts pressure on beef price

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Sheep mart prices: all classes of sheep a steady trade

Sheep mart prices: all classes of sheep a steady trade

Sheep mart prices: all classes of sheep a steady trade

MARKETS 28 October 2026

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Sheep Trends: lambs static at €8.10/kg to €8.30/kg

Sheep Trends: lambs static at €8.10/kg to €8.30/kg

Base quotes are unchanged, with a high percentage of lambs trading from €8.15/kg to €8.25/kg and select lots hitting €8.30/kg.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Beef Trends: weekly kill hits 2026 peak

Beef Trends: weekly kill hits 2026 peak

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

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Dairy Trends: little change to dairy commodity prices in Europe

Dairy Trends: little change to dairy commodity prices in Europe

EU prices are steady again this week, while milk production in the US continues to grow, reports Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Grain Trends: EU yields well down

Grain Trends: EU yields well down

Yield estimates for crops such as maize have declined further following drought in Europe this summer.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

MartBids Database: prices fall across all types

MartBids Database: prices fall across all types

Martin Merrick looks at a trickier week for live cattle sales, with factory prices pushing down the live trade for finished cattle.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand seen in Ballymahon

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand seen in Ballymahon

Farmer buyers were active in Ballymahon Mart last week, with solid prices still being paid for quality weanlings.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: Skibbereen sale sees over 1,000 cattle on offer

Camera at the Mart: Skibbereen sale sees over 1,000 cattle on offer

Heavy rain outside did little to dampen the trade at the ringside in Skibbereen Mart for the west Cork mart's weanling show and sale on Friday last, with farmers really making their presence felt.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

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