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Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s mart trade and where beef quotes are at.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

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Camera at the Mart: suckler pairings sell to €4,650 in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairings sell to €4,650 in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: bullocks sell up to €3,400 in Baltinglass

Camera at the Mart: bullocks sell up to €3,400 in Baltinglass

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

MARKETS 4 February 2026

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Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Bluetongue restrictions have shut down Poland as an outlet for Irish calves but efforts are underway to see if it can be reopened.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Martbids Database: heifer trade leapfrogs bullocks

Martbids Database: heifer trade leapfrogs bullocks

The heifer trade - both for light and heavy heifers - has increased dramatically in the week, with no cattle types seeing any major slippage in price.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

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

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

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

MARKETS 28 January 2026

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s announcement on dropping several vegetarian products from its menu comes at the end of veganuary 2026.

NEWS 28 January 2026

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

A continued decline in cattle availability combined with cheap grain and high beef price is encouraging feeders to bring cattle to heavier carcase weights.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanling prices hold firm in Granard

Camera at the Mart: weanling prices hold firm in Granard

Despite a slight dip in heifer prices, bull weanlings actually saw an increase in Granard on Monday evening last.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

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