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MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

Several special weanling sales have seen exporters account for over 50% of bull weanlings passing through the rings, which is aiding in putting a floor under weanling prices.

MARKETS 20 August 2026

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

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Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Sales rise at CNH as profits fall

Sales rise at CNH as profits fall

Sales rise at CNH as profits fall

NEWS 19 August 2026

AGCO adjusts outlook as second-quarter profit falls

AGCO adjusts outlook as second-quarter profit falls

AGCO adjusts outlook as second-quarter profit falls

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

The two Irish Country Meats plants this week reduced their base quote to €7.80/kg and join other plants on the same base quote.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Sheep mart prices: breeding sales performing relatively positively

Sheep mart prices: breeding sales performing relatively positively

Many marts have held special breeding sales over the last week, with prices performing relatively well considering the challenges facing the sector.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Grain Trends: US crop area up to balance reduced yields

Grain Trends: US crop area up to balance reduced yields

Grain markets have not moved too much in the past week as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour begins and the latest WASDE report is released.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

With an average price increase of 2.3% in the GDT auction, the biggest since March, it's clear tightening supplies and strong demand are playing out in the market, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

More cattle about, but factories preparing to increase their kill and demand for cattle holding.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Lamb prices down 20c/kg

Lamb prices down 20c/kg

Factories are blaming higher numbers in the market and subdued demand in export markets.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: exporters battle for bulls in Balla

Camera at the Mart: exporters battle for bulls in Balla

Balla Mart’s opening weanling sale saw keen demand from buyers looking to source top-end bulls on Tuesday evening last.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

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