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Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

Trade for cows has been steady, rather than strong, with good quality stock straight out of the parlour making around €2.30-2.40/kg in general.

NEWS 25 October 2026

Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

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

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

MARKETS 21 October 2026

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

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

MARKETS 9 October 2026

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

NEWS 7 October 2026

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

MARKETS 7 October 2026

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Northern View: prices paid continue on upward trend

Northern View: prices paid continue on upward trend

The prices paid last week for beef cattle in NI increased for the sixth week in a row.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Marts dealing with big numbers

Marts dealing with big numbers

Larger numbers of cattle in recent weeks and the increase in stock price over the last few years haVE seen livestock marts handling some eye-watering sums of money.

DEALER 7 October 2026

Quality Belgian Blue-cross springer to be auctioned for Cancer Care West

Quality Belgian Blue-cross springer to be auctioned for Cancer Care West

The charity lot will be sold at the end of a consignment of in-calf commercial heifers from Anthony and James Gill in Mayo-Sligo Mart on Friday evening as part of the mart’s elite heifer sale.

NEWS 6 October 2026

Bigger range in beef quotes opening up

Bigger range in beef quotes opening up

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 5 October 2026

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

The flat rate scheme is designed to reduce the administrative burden for farmers by allowing unregistered farmers to be compensated on an overall basis for VAT, Niall O'Sullivan explained.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Flat beef quotes back in vogue

Flat beef quotes back in vogue

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

MARKETS 30 September 2026

VAT changes: 'small farmer is losing out' ICOS tells Oireachtas

VAT changes: 'small farmer is losing out' ICOS tells Oireachtas

The new flat-rate VAT figure has left farmers losing money when selling at the mart, has caused significant damage to mart business and is leaving them at a competitive disadvantage, ICOS said.

NEWS 24 September 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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