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Camera at the Mart: no easing in beef calf prices despite increase in supply
Tommy Moyles
Traditionally, the price of beef calves eases somewhat towards the end of March as they become more numerous. There was no sign of that happening in Bandon Mart for this week's calf sale.
1 April 2025 News
BVD testing support increased to €3.50/calf
After Ireland reduced the incidence of BVD in 2024, Minister Heydon said that his Department is aiming to eradicate the disease.
31 March 2025 Markets
Beef prices: quotes jump 20c/kg on back of huge demand
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
The Grass Week: second round a way off for some
While grass supplies are extremely tight on some farms, next week’s heat combined with the recent application of fertiliser should see growth lift considerably.
31 March 2025 Grass & feeding
Simmental bull sells for €16,000 in Roscommon
Nevan McKiernan reports on the Irish Simmental Cattle Society Premier show and sale at Roscommon Mart, on Saturday.
30 March 2025 Pedigree
Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024
Figures obtained by the Irish Farmers Journal from the Department of Agriculture showed that a number farmers have been barred from owning cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses since 2021.
30 March 2025 News
Five golden rules for reseeding
Aidan Brennan outlines five golden rules to follow when reseeding fields, to ensure best success of the new sward.
29 March 2025 Reseeding
Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher
All categories of livestock are contributing to the 29% increase in exports, with weanling exports rising by over 90% and calf exports running over 13% higher.
28 March 2025 News
Department TB rationale and funding proposals are ‘shambolic’ – IFA
The proposals, including herds with multiple TB reactors being unable to sell cows freely for three years after being deemed clear of the disease, were put to the TB forum meeting on Wednesday.
28 March 2025 News
Irish beef exports down 9% in January
An 8% increase in the value of beef exports in January masks a 9% decline in volumes.
28 March 2025 News
Department proposal to curb cow sales to stem TB spread
The Department has also proposed the “mandatory disclosure” of TB herd risk category at the point of sale for all sales.
27 March 2025 News
Beef quotes hit €8/kg amid tight cattle supplies
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including what factories are paying for stock.
27 March 2025 Markets