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Finishers face further quote cuts

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

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Finishers face further quote cuts

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Where are base quotes for finished cattle this week?

Where are base quotes for finished cattle this week?

MARKETS 18 May 2026

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

NEWS 2 May 2026

Over €8/kg needed for winter finishers to break even on young bulls - Teagasc

Over €8/kg needed for winter finishers to break even on young bulls - Teagasc

Over €8/kg needed for winter finishers to break even on young bulls - Teagasc

NEWS 30 March 2026

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

MARKETS 18 March 2026

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Big increase in weights at slaughter

Big increase in weights at slaughter

Beef finishers in NI are taking prime cattle onto heavier weights at slaughter.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 December 2025

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

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

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Preparing pedigree bulls and heifers for spring sales

Preparing pedigree bulls and heifers for spring sales

Nevan McKiernan outlines the steps involved in preparing young pedigree bulls and heifers for spring sales.

PEDIGREE 31 December 2025

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 31 December 2025

Beef Trends: tight supplies point to price increases

Beef Trends: tight supplies point to price increases

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

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Beef Management: young bulls, purchasing dairy beef calves and tagging

Beef Management: young bulls, purchasing dairy beef calves and tagging

Martin Merrick runs through some key areas to look at regarding management or under 16 month bulls, purchasing dairy beef calves and ensuring tag supplies are on farm ahead of calving.

MANAGEMENT 31 December 2025

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Adam Woods takes a look back at the last 12 months from a beef trade point of view.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

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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

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