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Where to now for weanling export prospects?

There is a lull in purchasing activity from live exporters over the last two weeks following the temporary closure of the Algerian market and subdued demand in European markets

NEWS 4 November 2026

Where to now for weanling export prospects?

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UK and EU reportedly strike deal to slash Brexit red tape on food trade

UK and EU reportedly strike deal to slash Brexit red tape on food trade

NEWS 4 November 2026

Camera at the Mart: bull weanlings dominate trade in Roscrea

Camera at the Mart: bull weanlings dominate trade in Roscrea

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: even the bottom third of bulls top €5/kg in Cahersiveen

Camera at the Mart: even the bottom third of bulls top €5/kg in Cahersiveen

Camera at the Mart: even the bottom third of bulls top €5/kg in Cahersiveen

MARKETS 14 October 2026

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MARKETS 7 October 2026

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The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

Challenging markets on continental Europe continue to hamper cattle exports from Ireland and remain well below the record levels of 2025. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

The top third of bulls in the 300kg to 400kg bracket sold for an average of €5.39/kg, while the top third of similar weight weanling heifers averaged €4.64/kg.

MARKETS 25 September 2026

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

The awards recognise excellence across Ireland's organic food and farming sector.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Exporter vaccination push proves successful

Exporter vaccination push proves successful

Vets around the country have reported a good uptake on vaccines this year, and have warned farmers against common mistakes made.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

The ILEA has accused authorities in the Netherlands of conducting an 'unjustified attack' on Irish calf exporters, as it warned demands had been made of them that are not required by law.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Irish pig prices remain well below last year, while higher feed, labour and other farm costs continue to squeeze margins.

PIGS 9 September 2026

Exporters lead charge for autumn weanlings

Exporters lead charge for autumn weanlings

Exporters continue to underpin the bull weanling trade, accounting for 50% of weanling purchases in many sales across the country.

NEWS 2 September 2026

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