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300kg to 400kg bulls hit the sweet spot in Mohill show and sale

Just over 300 bulls were on offer at Mohill Mart's show and sale on Wednesday evening, with 95% of them selling on the night.

MARKETS 9 October 2026

300kg to 400kg bulls hit the sweet spot in Mohill show and sale

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MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: farmer finishers keen for quality in Raphoe

Camera at the Mart: farmer finishers keen for quality in Raphoe

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Beef finishers need close to €8/kg to make a margin on cattle bought now

Beef finishers need close to €8/kg to make a margin on cattle bought now

Beef finishers need close to €8/kg to make a margin on cattle bought now

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 30 September 2026

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Editorial: national beef finishing event in Kilkenny

Editorial: national beef finishing event in Kilkenny

Big players, finishing large numbers are currently driving the trade, with factory-aligned finishers and factory-owned feedlots getting bigger and bigger every year.

VIEWPOINTS 23 September 2026

MartBids analysis: gap narrows between marts and factories

MartBids analysis: gap narrows between marts and factories

With a slippage in finished-cattle price at marts despite an increase at the factory gate, what is the best option for farmers?

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

There was better demand for cattle in this week's sale, with stores highly sought-after, especially those weighing between 500kg and 600kg.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Watch: in-calf heifers top €5,000 in Ballinasloe mart

Watch: in-calf heifers top €5,000 in Ballinasloe mart

There was an entry of 20 highly-muscled and strong in-calf heifers, which ranged in price from €3,500 to a top call of €6,400.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Bounce for beef trade

Bounce for beef trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including news of a big jump in quotes this week.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Factory agents try to resist sheep price climb

Factory agents try to resist sheep price climb

Factory agents are struggling to get the required number of lambs and cattle to satisfy demand and are using mart sales to try and boost throughput.

NEWS 23 September 2026

MartBids Database: bull weanlings and beef cattle jump again

MartBids Database: bull weanlings and beef cattle jump again

It’s been another consecutive week of a jump in live prices, with the positive factory trade seeing agents become more active ringside.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

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