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Tillage Podcast: markets expert, deforestation rules and organic oats

On this week’s podcast, we chat to markets expert Dan Basse, learn about EU deforestation regulations and have all the latest tillage news.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Tillage Podcast: markets expert, deforestation rules and organic oats

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Kerry announces results and fresh buyback programme

Kerry announces results and fresh buyback programme

NEWS 22 October 2026

Fertiliser prices: quotes vary widely as farmers weigh up buying for 2027

Fertiliser prices: quotes vary widely as farmers weigh up buying for 2027

NEWS 22 October 2026

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

NEWS 21 October 2026

Minister quashes TB concern for pig markets

Minister quashes TB concern for pig markets

Minister quashes TB concern for pig markets

NEWS 21 October 2026

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Watch: €13,500 mark hit twice at Corvalley Classie Lassies in Elphin

Watch: €13,500 mark hit twice at Corvalley Classie Lassies in Elphin

McEnaney livestock presented over 110 heifers for sale, with over 60 of them selling for €5,000 or more. Three heifers sold for five-figure sums.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

JCB sells over 113,000 machines in 2025 as $1bn Texas factory nears opening

JCB sells over 113,000 machines in 2025 as $1bn Texas factory nears opening

Recent figures released by JCB show the company recorded a sales turnover of £5.7 billion, and sold 113,498 machines in 2025, down slightly on the year previous.

NEWS 21 October 2026

MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

Martin Merrick looks at where the major outlets for Irish weanlings are and what prices farmers are getting for these calves.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: numbers continue to flow to Macroom

Camera at the Mart: numbers continue to flow to Macroom

The addition of a Thursday evening weanling sale has complemented the Saturday sale in Macroom and it has been a busier than usual autumn in the mid-Cork Mart. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: plenty of bite for weanlings in Kilcullen

Camera at the Mart: plenty of bite for weanlings in Kilcullen

Farmer and shipper activity was high in Kilcullen Mart, with a 98% clearance recorded.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: bull weanlings dominate trade in Roscrea

Camera at the Mart: bull weanlings dominate trade in Roscrea

Over 350 cattle were up for grabs last week in Roscrea Mart's weekly weanling sale, where over 90% of cattle traded hands.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance in Drumshanbo Mart show and sale

Camera at the Mart: full clearance in Drumshanbo Mart show and sale

In Tuesday night's show and sale of weanling bulls at Drumshanbo Mart, over €6/kg was paid for top lots, with the bulk of weanlings selling from €5/kg to €5.50/kg.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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