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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

MartBids Database: price slippages despite solid factory trade

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Beef Trends: UK price up 10p/kg

Beef Trends: UK price up 10p/kg

MARKETS 14 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: farmers to the fore for weanlings in Cashel

Camera at the Mart: farmers to the fore for weanlings in Cashel

MARKETS 6 October 2026

Higher prices being paid at Camlough

Higher prices being paid at Camlough

Higher prices being paid at Camlough

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift quotes

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift quotes

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift quotes

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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Camera at the Mart: store prices continue to lift in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: store prices continue to lift in Bandon

Store cattle close to 500kg proved to be the best sellers at the annual store cattle show and sale in Bandon Mart this week, as buyers look to target stock ahead of the Christmas trade.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter

'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter

Teagasc cattle specialist David Argue has advised farmers to know the costs of their system before buying cattle this winter.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Beef Trends: quotes creeping up

Beef Trends: quotes creeping up

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

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Factories appear eager for stock at present and that led to a positive trade in Castleisland Mart on Wednesday last for the Co Kerry mart's annual fat stock show and sale. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Home Farm: lush green grass returns

Home Farm: lush green grass returns

We have cut the grass for our second cut of silage, later than it has been for many years because of the hot dry weather.

VIEWPOINTS 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

MartBids Database: weanlings hold firm but heavy cattle tougher trade

MartBids Database: weanlings hold firm but heavy cattle tougher trade

More factory cuts have weakened the heavy and store cattle trade, while exporters are holding up the weanling trade.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

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