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2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

Many farmers are of the opinion that mart prices are running lower than in 2025 but prices for weanlings and stores in the first half of the year are higher while heavier cattle are on a par

MARTS 22 August 2026

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

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MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MARKETS 20 August 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

NEWS 19 August 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 19 August 2026

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

NEWS 14 August 2026

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'Historic' cattle shortage drives closure of more US beef plants

'Historic' cattle shortage drives closure of more US beef plants

Tyson foods announced it is closing two plants and putting a third up for sale.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Brazilian beef is set to be banned from entering the EU from 3 September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

With the factory kill increasing last week, factories have been able to reduce quotes for cattle.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Let’s hope Mayo’s win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Let’s hope Mayo’s win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Pat Burke revealed he was wearing the Mayo jersey at Tuam Mart on Monday.

DEALER 15 July 2026

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

A shortage of grass is the main factor in the equation, with it having a knock-on effect on both finished and store cattle prices.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Auctioneer Pat Burke revealed that he was wearing the Mayo jersey on the rostrum in Tuam Mart on Monday, after promising that he would wear it if they won.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Higher cattle prices didn’t hurt Foyle Food Group profits

Higher cattle prices didn’t hurt Foyle Food Group profits

The Foyle Food Group accounts for 2025 show that the business managed to recover the higher price paid for cattle from the market.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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