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Martbids Database: bluetongue cases fail to affect live trade

Martin Merrick gives the latest Martbids analysis following on from the first case of bluetongue having been discovered in the Republic of Ireland.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Martbids Database: bluetongue cases fail to affect live trade

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Dairy Trends: butter continues to drop in price

Dairy Trends: butter continues to drop in price

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to hogget prices

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to hogget prices

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanling prices hold firm in Granard

Camera at the Mart: weanling prices hold firm in Granard

Camera at the Mart: weanling prices hold firm in Granard

MARKETS 28 January 2026

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Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate bull weanling trade in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate bull weanling trade in Skibbereen

Exporters dominated the trade in Skibbereen when it came to weanling bulls. Held before any news of bluetongue in the country broke, it showed how strong the appetite is for suckler-bred stock.

MARKETS 26 January 2026

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 26 January 2026

West Cork and North Cork top and tail the milk league

West Cork and North Cork top and tail the milk league

It's a tale of two halves when it comes to milk prices, with west Cork co-op Drinagh topping the cumulative milk league for 2025, with North Cork at the bottom.

MARKETS 26 January 2026

Tirlán rises to the top in December

Tirlán rises to the top in December

Tirlán tops the December milk league by paying an unconditional out-of-season bonus.

MARKETS 26 January 2026

Up to €223/ head price difference

Up to €223/ head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Base quotes have fallen to €7.50/kg or an opening price of €7.60/kg to €7.70/kg for quality assured lambs

MARKETS 26 January 2026

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest prices being paid for finished cattle.

MARKETS 26 January 2026

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

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