Store cattle prices

US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

Meat sector analyst Rupert Claxton said any short-term reduction in Irish store or weanling prices would not be significant.

NEWS 6 May 2026

US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

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Are cattle finishers finished?

Are cattle finishers finished?

DEALER 25 March 2026

Farmer uncertainty around mart rings amid rising input costs

Farmer uncertainty around mart rings amid rising input costs

NEWS 18 March 2026

Farmer Writes: what is going on with Ireland’s factory beef price?

Farmer Writes: what is going on with Ireland’s factory beef price?

Farmer Writes: what is going on with Ireland’s factory beef price?

FARMER WRITES 18 March 2026

MartBids analysis: bullock price recovers as heifers fall

MartBids analysis: bullock price recovers as heifers fall

MartBids analysis: bullock price recovers as heifers fall

MARKETS 11 March 2026

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Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Martin Merrick reports from Mayo-Sligo Mart’s general cattle sale, where trade remains buoyant despite a recent slippage in beef price.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Camera at the Mart: 99% clearance in Mohill as demand outstrips supply

Camera at the Mart: 99% clearance in Mohill as demand outstrips supply

Mohill’s general cattle sale saw store bullocks and heifers meet with insatiable demand. Martin Merrick reports.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Drop in world beef exports set to bite

Drop in world beef exports set to bite

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef market, including what impact world shortages might have on Irish prices.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Camera at the Mart: superb store sale in Delvin

Camera at the Mart: superb store sale in Delvin

Store cattle were in top demand at Delvin Mart last week, as farmers and finishers look to stock up, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Almost €9/kg needed for winter finishers

Almost €9/kg needed for winter finishers

Adam Woods takes a look at winter finishing budgets and what beef price will be needed in spring 2026 to leave a margin on €5/kg stores.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Factories scramble for supplies

Factories scramble for supplies

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

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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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