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Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

Calf export levels are marginally back compared to mid-July last year according to the latest figures from Bord Bia, with the Dutch market outperforming expectations.

NEWS 30 July 2026

Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

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Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Fat lambs sell to £186 in Kilrea Mart

Fat lambs sell to £186 in Kilrea Mart

Fat lambs sell to £186 in Kilrea Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

Martbids Database: trade remains tough amid several challenges

MARKETS 29 July 2026

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Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Factory prices under pressure

Factory prices under pressure

Factories are trying to take 10c out of beef prices at the start of the week as trade is finely balanced.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Auctioneer Pat Burke revealed that he was wearing the Mayo jersey on the rostrum in Tuam Mart on Monday, after promising that he would wear it if they won.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

A VAT issue that arose in Budget 2026 regarding the tax levied on non-VAT-registered farmers' livestock sold through marts is on the Department of Finance's radar.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Sheep sales nosedive by 19% in marts

Sheep sales nosedive by 19% in marts

Sales through the first half of this year fell by 109,467 animals compared to the same period in 2024

NEWS 22 July 2026

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

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

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Friday’s sale of store and finished heifers in Roscommon Mart saw keen demand from buyers, though quality cattle were also on hand, which bolstered prices.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

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