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Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

There was over 500 bullocks on offer at Elphin Mart's Wednesday sale, with 85% of these made up of continental breeds.

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Watch: bullocks top at €4,040 in Elphin Mart

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Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Minister Heydon reiterates full confidence in Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin

Minister Heydon reiterates full confidence in Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin

NEWS 11 September 2026

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

NEWS 11 September 2026

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

NEWS 10 September 2026

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MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

Roughly 10,000 bullocks went direct for slaughter last week of the 14,630 that passed through lairages, as opposed to passing through a mart ring first.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

Camera at the Mart: quality calves in demand in Headford

Farmers and exporters were prevalent around the ring for Headford Mart’s Charolais show and sale, with keen demand from both sets of buyers.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

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

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Attention to detail when it comes to calf rearing has delivered a net margin of over €2,600/ha to one Cork dairy-calf farmer. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Farmers who opted against buying calves in spring as well as those looking to restock having sold older cattle are driving demand for bucket-fed weanlings at present. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

ICBF analysis of calf sales shows that there is up to €119/head of a difference paid between the top and bottom third of calves with CBVs sold in marts to date this year.

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

The first payment to hit farmers’ accounts is the ANC on 16 September followed by the 75% advance payment for the BISS / CRISS and then the Eco Scheme.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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