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Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

Calf export levels are marginally back compared to mid-July last year according to the latest figures from Bord Bia, with the Dutch market outperforming expectations.

NEWS 30 July 2026

Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

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Dempsey at Large: production efficiency on show at Ballyvadin

Dempsey at Large: production efficiency on show at Ballyvadin

VIEWPOINTS 29 July 2026

Editorial: back to reality for farm incomes in 2026

Editorial: back to reality for farm incomes in 2026

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 14 July 2026

Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

NEWS 9 July 2026

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My Farming Week: Aoife and Joe Barrett, Oughtiherra, Rylane, Co Cork

My Farming Week: Aoife and Joe Barrett, Oughtiherra, Rylane, Co Cork

Aoife Barrett and her father, Joe, run a dairy calf-to-beef system at Rylane, Co Cork.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Throughput of calves at Cork Marts rises 16%

Throughput of calves at Cork Marts rises 16%

Exceptional prices and a big appetite for calves both home and abroad has seen the calf throughout grow year on year in Cork Marts over the last five years. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

Following a super spring for calf prices, Tommy Moyles catches up with a few mart managers to get their views on the trade.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Developing more profitable and sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems

Developing more profitable and sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems

The EU-funded Better-Calf project is focused on supporting the development of more profitable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems.

BEEF BREEDING 10 June 2026

Farmers cash in on strong reared calf prices

Farmers cash in on strong reared calf prices

A thriving trade for reared calves largely driven by demand from shippers is leading some dairy farmers to sell their reared calves now rather than hold on until the autumn. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Last year's record prices for calves were left for dust by a sky-high trade throughout this past spring.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

My Farming Week: Francis Bellew, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Louth

My Farming Week: Francis Bellew, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Louth

Having got out of dairying four years ago, Franics Bellew operates a dairy calf-to-beef system, buying in calves and stores from local farmers.

NEWS 10 June 2026

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