Weanling prices

Suckler incomes on track to hit €30,000

Suckler farmer incomes look set to exceed those seen in the usually higher income sector of cattle finishing.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Suckler incomes on track to hit €30,000

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Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

MARKETS 3 December 2025

Weanling prices in a ‘different league’

Weanling prices in a ‘different league’

NEWS 19 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: prices soar in Skibbereen weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: prices soar in Skibbereen weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: prices soar in Skibbereen weanling sale

MARKETS 29 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: phenomenal trade for weanlings in Headford

Camera at the Mart: phenomenal trade for weanlings in Headford

Camera at the Mart: phenomenal trade for weanlings in Headford

MARKETS 22 October 2025

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Camera at the Mart: weanlings average €3/kg over 2024 prices in Iveragh

Camera at the Mart: weanlings average €3/kg over 2024 prices in Iveragh

Demand for weanlings of all classes was extremely strong in Cahersiveen, as both farmers and exporters competed for stock in south Kerry, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Camera at the Mart: farmer demand drives Dungarvan sale

Camera at the Mart: farmer demand drives Dungarvan sale

Farmer buyers stepped into the gap left due to the exporters' boycott of weanling sales last week at Dungarvan Mart, as there was close to a full clearance at the west Waterford venue.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Camera at the Mart: heifer weanlings average over €6/kg in Carrigallen

Camera at the Mart: heifer weanlings average over €6/kg in Carrigallen

While the show winners did bring some elevated prices, overall averages were still high owing to the high standard of cattle on offer.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Farm Tech Talk: prices, exporter boycott and co-ops in talks

Farm Tech Talk: prices, exporter boycott and co-ops in talks

There are plenty of news and views on this week's podcast, from weanlings to hill sheep and co-ops having conversations.

PODCAST 24 September 2025

Manorhamilton weanling trade holds firm despite export uncertainty

Manorhamilton weanling trade holds firm despite export uncertainty

Natasha Ferguson reports from the annual show and sale of weanling heifers at Manorhamilton Livestock mart this week to gauge weanling trade.

NEWS 24 September 2025

In pictures: bulls sell to €7/kg-plus in Athenry Mart show and sale

In pictures: bulls sell to €7/kg-plus in Athenry Mart show and sale

Weanling bulls weighing less than 300kg averaged €5.85/kg and sold to upwards of €7/kg while bulls weighing 300kg to 400kg averaged €5.65/kg and sold to upwards of €6.70/kg.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

Farmer buyers out in force in Tuam

Farmer buyers out in force in Tuam

Farmers were active for good R and U grading bulls and heifers in Tuam, with stock suited more to them than exporters.

MARKETS 24 September 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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