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Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

In September, Hereford Prime will have a new breed bonus with an additional 10c/kg paid on top of the existing 10/kg for Hereford sired heifers and steers.

MARKETS 17 July 2026

Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

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Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

NEWS 17 June 2026

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

MARKETS 17 June 2026

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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 29 May 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 29 May 2026

In-calf Hereford heifer sells for €6,800 in Cork sale

In-calf Hereford heifer sells for €6,800 in Cork sale

Flying trade at Saturday's Gurteragh and Tullaha Hereford sale in Co Cork, with a top price of €6,800 for an in-calf heifer, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 May 2026

Calf price update: prices shoot up as calf supply squeezes

Calf price update: prices shoot up as calf supply squeezes

The seasonal dip in calf supply met with exceptionally strong demand at marts over the last week and this led to prices for most calves surging forward. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 29 May 2026

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Friesian bull calves sold for their highest average price on record over the last week as strong demand for all calves and a falling supply resulted in positive returns for those selling them.

MARKETS 29 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle feeling the pressure in Kilkenny

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle feeling the pressure in Kilkenny

Auctioneer George Candler outlines how €4/kg for beef cattle is scarce and will remain so with the recent price cuts on beef, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 29 May 2026

Angus calves dominate Castlerea Mart

Angus calves dominate Castlerea Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from Castlerea Mart's weekly sale, where Angus-cross calves dominated the trade with keen demand for bull calves.

MARKETS 29 May 2026

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