Mart reports

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

As rain hastens the end of the 2025 grazing season, more dry cows are beginning to appear in marts. Trade for them remains strong and this was the case in Kilmallock for its weekly sale.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

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Sheep mart report: price variability between some regions

Sheep mart report: price variability between some regions

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Black Beauties Suffolks shine bright in Blessington

Black Beauties Suffolks shine bright in Blessington

PEDIGREE 12 November 2025

Sheep price update: signs of more life but quotes static

Sheep price update: signs of more life but quotes static

Sheep price update: signs of more life but quotes static

MARKETS 10 November 2025

In pictures: more bite as ewes sell to €2.48/kg in Mountbellew Mart

In pictures: more bite as ewes sell to €2.48/kg in Mountbellew Mart

In pictures: more bite as ewes sell to €2.48/kg in Mountbellew Mart

MARKETS 9 November 2025

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Watch: cull cows a sharper trade in Ennis

Watch: cull cows a sharper trade in Ennis

The price for the top third of the entry of 250 cull cows increased by 13c/kg lifting the average price above €4/kg including a 1,100kg cow selling for €4,710.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Cattle sales in the marts exceeding expectations

Cattle sales in the marts exceeding expectations

Sale entries during October and at the start of November have been higher than anticipated, with reports indicating that higher prices are attracting numbers forward.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

The sale which takes place on 8 November in Blessington Mart is offering elite Suffolk genetics from 11 top-performing flocks.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Demand was boosted by keen interest from European customers with in-lamb hogget ewes selling in the main from €1,200 to €2,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 5 November 2025

Sheep mart prices: heavier lambs up €1 to €4/head

Sheep mart prices: heavier lambs up €1 to €4/head

The price increase for lambs capable of killing out over 22kg carcase weight has been higher in marts where agents for ICM plants are active.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: excellent trade for heifers in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: excellent trade for heifers in Roscommon

Insatiable demand from farmer buyers underpinned an average price of €5.83/kg for heifers weighing 300kg to 400kg and €6.24/kg for heifers in the 200kg to 300kg weight bracket.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Martbids Database: heifer trade takes a hit

Martbids Database: heifer trade takes a hit

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including the what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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