Weanling prices

Martbids Database: numbers and prices rise across the board

Martin Merrick reports on the weekly Martbids analysis, which shows positives in the form of increased cattle numbers paired with an increase in prices.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Martbids Database: numbers and prices rise across the board

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Weanling prices surge by €1,000/hd

Weanling prices surge by €1,000/hd

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Martbids Database: record increases in cattle prices in 2025

Martbids Database: record increases in cattle prices in 2025

MARKETS 23 December 2025

Suckler incomes on track to hit €30,000

Suckler incomes on track to hit €30,000

Suckler incomes on track to hit €30,000

NEWS 3 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

MARKETS 3 December 2025

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Weanling prices in a ‘different league’

Weanling prices in a ‘different league’

Farmers advised to have a good dosing and vaccination programme in place for weanlings.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: prices soar in Skibbereen weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: prices soar in Skibbereen weanling sale

Prices for weanlings kicked on another notch in Skibeereen for the west Cork mart's sale last week, as exporters and farmers drove demand.

MARKETS 10 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: phenomenal trade for weanlings in Headford

Camera at the Mart: phenomenal trade for weanlings in Headford

Bull and heifer weanlings alike saw keen demand in Headford Mart, with an average price of €6.05/kg paid across the board.

MARKETS 10 October 2025

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 10 October 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 10 October 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 10 October 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 10 October 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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