Store cattle prices

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

A shortage of grass is the main factor in the equation, with it having a knock-on effect on both finished and store cattle prices.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

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US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

NEWS 6 May 2026

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

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

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MartBids analysis: bullock price recovers as heifers fall

MartBids analysis: bullock price recovers as heifers fall

Martin Merrick gives the latest on the live beef trade in the days following the opening of live export for breeding and store cattle to Northern Ireland.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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

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