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What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks

MARTS 23 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

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Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

MARTS 22 August 2026

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

MARTS 22 August 2026

Rains wash away fears of sluggish cattle trade

Rains wash away fears of sluggish cattle trade

Rains wash away fears of sluggish cattle trade

NEWS 19 August 2026

Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

MARTS 19 August 2026

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Catalogue finalised for Sheep Ireland sale

Catalogue finalised for Sheep Ireland sale

The sale includes over 450 rams across 17 lowland breeds rated as five-star on the €uro-Star indexes

MARTS 5 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: exporters battle for bulls in Balla

Camera at the Mart: exporters battle for bulls in Balla

Balla Mart’s opening weanling sale saw keen demand from buyers looking to source top-end bulls on Tuesday evening last.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks and light heifers sought after in Portumna

Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks and light heifers sought after in Portumna

At Portumna Mart's recent Fat Stock Show and Sale, heavy bullocks crossed €4/kg, with store heifers selling to €4.70/kg. Cathal Gormley reports

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Marts brace for a surge in cow numbers

Marts brace for a surge in cow numbers

Sean Dennehy of Bandon Mart said the number of cows going through sales rings had doubled over the last few weeks.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Catering call for Carrigallen Mart

Catering call for Carrigallen Mart

Fond of a bit of grub, the Dealer noted that one Co Leitrim Mart has invited tenders for the operation of their canteen that is getting a makeover at the moment.

DEALER 5 August 2026

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Mart managers aer reporting bigger numbers of sheep appearing across the country, with finished lambs seeing a drop of €15 to €20/head, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association celebrates 135 years

County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association celebrates 135 years

The County Wexford Sheep Breeders Association will host its first sale and show for 2026 on the 19 August in Enniscorthy Mart.

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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