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MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

Martin Merrick looks at where the major outlets for Irish weanlings are and what prices farmers are getting for these calves.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

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Camera at the Mart: bull weanlings dominate trade in Roscrea

Camera at the Mart: bull weanlings dominate trade in Roscrea

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Beef management: calf weighing deadline and final days to spread FYM

Beef management: calf weighing deadline and final days to spread FYM

MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

Excitement builds ahead of annual Tullamore Farm in-calf heifer sale

Excitement builds ahead of annual Tullamore Farm in-calf heifer sale

Excitement builds ahead of annual Tullamore Farm in-calf heifer sale

MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

In pictures: quality cattle hold firm but plainer types easier in Castlerea

In pictures: quality cattle hold firm but plainer types easier in Castlerea

In pictures: quality cattle hold firm but plainer types easier in Castlerea

MARKETS 17 October 2026

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Live export boost as 1,700 bulls set sail for Algeria

Live export boost as 1,700 bulls set sail for Algeria

The consignment that left Ireland on Monday evening also included over 100 in-calf Friesian heifers.

NEWS 14 October 2026

MartBids Database: price slippages despite solid factory trade

MartBids Database: price slippages despite solid factory trade

Martin Merrick gives the latest on mart prices this week, where it’s been a week for buyers more than sellers, with many cattle falling in money.

MARKETS 14 October 2026

Corvalley Classie Lassies sale brings 45 in-calf and 68 maiden heifers to Elphin

Corvalley Classie Lassies sale brings 45 in-calf and 68 maiden heifers to Elphin

There are 68 maiden heifers and 45 in-calf heifers offered for sale in Elphin Mart on 17 October from Mc Enaney Livestock.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanling heifers average over €5.20/kg in Carrigallen

Camera at the Mart: weanling heifers average over €5.20/kg in Carrigallen

Quality continental weanling heifers were in keen demand at last Saturday's weanling show and heifer sale in Carrigallen.

MARKETS 13 October 2026

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

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

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

Despite beef prices holding firm and rising in some cases, beef heifers are still a sticky trade, writes Martin Merrick.

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

Martin Merrick reports from Raphoe Mart’s weanling show and sale, where farmer finishers were active for quality cattle suitable for bull beef finishing.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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