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Growth in China’s beef imports to slow in 2025
Phelim O'Neill
The rate of beef import growth is expected to slow down this year but volume will still increase.
Growth in China’s beef imports to slow in 2025
Store cattle prices up €1,000/head in five years
16 April 2025 Markets
Store cattle prices up €1,000/head in five years
The latest on this week’s cattle trade including much cattle prices have improved.
No let up in calf prices as supply begins to slip
16 April 2025 Markets
No let up in calf prices as supply begins to slip
Calf prices continue to move in an upward trajectory as the peak calving season has passed. Prices for the main categories of calves on offer have all increased by double digits over the past week.
Martbids Database: mart trade levels off this week
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s mart trade and what direction the trade is headed in.
16 April 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: a spring like no other for Carlow Mart
There was close to 400 calves on offer in Carlow Mart this week and trade has been on fire, much like it has all spring.
16 April 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: demand drives all prices in Kanturk
After weather hindered early sales at the north cork venue, Kanturk Mart has experienced a super spring, with trade on fire across all types of stock, reports Tommy Moyles.
16 April 2025 Markets
Calf price update: onwards and upwards for prices as supply eases
There's been no let-up in demand for calves and with supply starting to slip a little, prices are continuing to rise. All the main categories of calves were up by double-digit figures over the week.
16 April 2025 Markets
Beef Trends: factories make move to steady trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.
16 April 2025 Markets
Beef Managment: dehorning calves, grass supplies and BPS applications
Adam Woods takes a look at dehorning calves, grass supplies and BPS applications in this week's beef management notes.
16 April 2025 Markets
Watch: cull cows hit €4.52/kg in Kilkenny
Adam Woods reports from Tuesday’s cull cow and calf sale in Kilkenny Mart.
15 April 2025 Markets
Beef prices: factories try to apply pressure to trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
15 April 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: over 1,000 Angus-cross calves in Bandon
Traditional beef breed calves accounted for three quarters of the calves on offer in Bandon Mart this week. Supply is holding and prices are too, as demand continues to be strong reports Tommy Moyles.
14 April 2025 Markets