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

Factories appear eager for stock at present and that led to a positive trade in Castleisland Mart on Wednesday last for the Co Kerry mart's annual fat stock show and sale. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 September 2026

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

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No magic for farmers in processing

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Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

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FARMER WRITES 6 September 2026

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MartBids Database: tiny price difference between stores and weanlings

MARKETS 2 September 2026

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Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Bulls weighing from 300kg to 400kg averaged €5.17/kg, while there was some standout prices of €6,000 and €7,000 paid for show heifers.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

Prices for forward store and slaughter-fit bullocks and heifers have firmed slightly, while cull cows held their own on price.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: bulls in line with 2025 prices in Tullow

Camera at the Mart: bulls in line with 2025 prices in Tullow

Prices for bulls at last week’s autumn-born weanling show and sale were broadly in line with the trade in 2025.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

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 19 August 2026

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

Several special weanling sales have seen exporters account for over 50% of bull weanlings passing through the rings, which is aiding in putting a floor under weanling prices.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

With tax liabilities to be paid in the latter half of 2026, farmers may come under more pressure, AIB’s head of agri stated.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

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WORLD 19 August 2026

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