Marts

Revenue set for €4m VAT windfall from mart sales

Change to flat-rate VAT scheme is costing farmers and discriminating against marts, Ray Doyle of ICOS has said.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Revenue set for €4m VAT windfall from mart sales

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Beef prices take a hit in Ballymena

Beef prices take a hit in Ballymena

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

ICOS demands change to flat rate VAT top-up

ICOS demands change to flat rate VAT top-up

NEWS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance for over 1,100 cattle in Skibbereen Mart

Camera at the Mart: full clearance for over 1,100 cattle in Skibbereen Mart

Camera at the Mart: full clearance for over 1,100 cattle in Skibbereen Mart

MARKETS 5 May 2026

MartBids Analysis: cautious purchasing from farmers

MartBids Analysis: cautious purchasing from farmers

MartBids Analysis: cautious purchasing from farmers

MARKETS 29 April 2026

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Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

"Marts must not be discriminated against. Non-VAT registered farmers must not be financially penalised," ICOS has said.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Watch: full house of cattle in Drumshanbo Mart

Watch: full house of cattle in Drumshanbo Mart

A full yard of cattle in Drumshanbo Mart on Friday evening saw a flying trade, with three rings in full flow.

MARTS 22 April 2026

Free confidence-building mart event for women

Free confidence-building mart event for women

The event aims to build women’s confidence and knowledge within marts with a presentation from the ICBF on the day.

NEWS 22 April 2026

In Pictures: this week in pictures as fieldwork, marts and events unfold

In Pictures: this week in pictures as fieldwork, marts and events unfold

Some of our top farming pictures include fieldwork, crop walks, livestock sales and on-farm activity across multiple counties, alongside industry events and spring meetings.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: Varadkar’s rural comments and CAP budget

Inside the Farmers Journal: Varadkar’s rural comments and CAP budget

The team discusses Leo Varadkar’s comments about rural Ireland, the next CAP budget and TB rules in marts.

NEWS 22 April 2026

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

Farmers can check which group their herd fall under by checking the AIMS online portal and marts are required to check that your herd is an eligible destination for animals you buy at the mart.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Continental calves were in good supply at Carnew Mart for the Co Wicklow mart's sale last week, with good demand coming from both farmers and shippers for them, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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