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Beef
Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher
Darren Carty
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.
26 March 2025 Markets
Calf trade update: beef calf numbers rise as Friesians taper off
Friesian bull calf numbers have begun to fall off, as the supply of beef calves increased, with three-quarters of calves traded in marts over the last week having a beef breed sire.
26 March 2025 Markets
Camera at the mart: Farmers driving demand for beef calves in Cashel
There was a full clearance of calves in Cashel at the calf sale last Saturday and farmers were to the fore when it came to the purchase of beef-cross calves.
Beef bonanza turns dreams into reality
The dairy farmer has received more than €11,000 for five Friesian bullocks, that were valued at €150 or €30/hd in 2023 as calves.
26 March 2025 Dealer
Camera at the Mart: buyers kick on prices for heavy beef-cross calves in Bandon
There was a bit more bite in prices for beef-cross calves in Bandon Mart this week as buyers shelled out a bit more for heavier calves in particular.
24 March 2025 Markets
Calf prices ease slightly week on week
Concerns around ferry capacity and an increase in supply of beef-cross calves saw most calf prices ease slightly compared to last week, at marts across the country.
20 March 2025 News
Calf trade update: prices slip slightly as beef crosses increase
Calf prices were back slightly across most categories as numbers increase and the number of beef-cross calves rise at marts across the country.
19 March 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: unprecedented demand for calves in Delvin
The difference in price between this year and last year was one of the principal talking points following the calf sale in Delvin Mart last week.
19 March 2025 Markets
Unusual sale day doesn't upset Bandon calf sales
A change of sale day did little to upset the trade in Bandon Mart where just over 1,800 calves went through the ring for this weeks calf sale. Prices remain firm as farmers and exporters compete.
17 March 2025 Markets
Friesian bull calf prices quadruple on 2024
Friesian bull calf prices have hit new heights as demand has seen their price become unrecognisable compared to other years. Mart managers are also reporting stronger interest in calves this year.
12 March 2025 News
Calf price update: prices up in spite of surge in supply
Friesian bull calves saw their price quadruple compared witthis time last year. They have seen the biggest rise as calf prices continued in an upwards trajectory even though numbers continue to rise.
12 March 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: super demand for beef calves in Kilmallock
Calves from beef sires dominated the numbers at Monday's calf sale in Kilmallock Mart and they met excellent ringside demand.
12 March 2025 Markets