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Jam-packed weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

Nevan McKiernan previews some of the big pedigree cattle sales taking place across the country this weekend.

PEDIGREE 1 October 2026

Jam-packed weekend of pedigree cattle sales ahead

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Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

NEWS 29 July 2026

Factory prices under pressure

Factory prices under pressure

Factory prices under pressure

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Whitehall poised for Wonder sale

Whitehall poised for Wonder sale

Whitehall poised for Wonder sale

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

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Finishers face further quote cuts

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

Where are base quotes for finished cattle this week?

Where are base quotes for finished cattle this week?

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

MARKETS 18 May 2026

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Thomas Caroll was one of the winners in the inaugural CBV Beef Quality Awards in 2025, operating a 40-cow suckler herd, as well as purchasing in 50 weanlings annually.

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

In the current market, a winter finisher with young bulls will lose an average margin of €512/head, according to estimated budgets from Teagasc.

NEWS 30 March 2026

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

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

MARKETS 18 March 2026

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 11 February 2026

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 4 February 2026

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