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€117/head price gap on calf CBV in marts

ICBF analysis of calf sales shows that there is up to €117/head of a difference paid between the top and bottom third of calves with CBVs sold in marts so far in 2026.

MARKETS 13 May 2026

€117/head price gap on calf CBV in marts

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Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

Calf price update: Angus- and Hereford-cross bulls still above 2025 prices

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Price gap between bulls and heifers

Price gap between bulls and heifers

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

MARKETS 12 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

MARKETS 11 May 2026

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Calf price update: upward movement in calf price for traditional breeds

Calf price update: upward movement in calf price for traditional breeds

Prices for calves sired by Angus and Hereford bulls experienced rises over the last week, with shippers very active and reports of more farmers appearing at ringsides too.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

Bull calves were very much in demand in Waterford Ross Mart for its sale on Saturday last, as farmers and shippers are anxious for them at present. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

The balance of supply and demand was at play in Bandon Mart for this week's calf sale with strong activity from both farmers and shippers resulting in prices holding firm. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf prices received a nice bounce over the last week with almost all categories increased reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

There was an improved trade compared with last week in Tipperary Town Mart, where Angus- and Hereford-crosses had a firm grip on supply.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Falling supply sees calf prices increase

Falling supply sees calf prices increase

After moving in a downward trajectory for a number of weeks there appears to be some upward movement in calf prices over the last week writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 27 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

There was an improvement in price at Bandon Mart this week, where just short of 1,800 calves went through the ring. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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