Cow prices

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

There was a super yard of cows and trade to match in Gortatlea Mart as the Co Kerry venue held its anniversary sale last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

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

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Mart trade softens in run up to Christmas

Mart trade softens in run up to Christmas

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Camera at the Mart: average price up €405 on 2024 levels at Corrin dairy sale

Camera at the Mart: average price up €405 on 2024 levels at Corrin dairy sale

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Beef Trends: trade steady as quotes stabilise

Beef Trends: trade steady as quotes stabilise

Beef Trends: trade steady as quotes stabilise

MARKETS 26 November 2025

Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

NEWS 22 November 2025

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Poor weather and milk price drives cull cow numbers

Poor weather and milk price drives cull cow numbers

Mart managers report bigger numbers of cows as plans to milk on are shelved due to the collapsing milk price and bad weather.

NEWS 21 May 2025

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Prices paid in marts suggest it is the best outlet for anyone with fat cows to sell

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 May 2025

Factories continue to scramble for cattle

Factories continue to scramble for cattle

Low weekly numbers keeping the pressure on factories to chase cattle and putting farmers with cattle to sell in a strong position.

NEWS 21 May 2025

Scale of fall in milk price shocks

Scale of fall in milk price shocks

With a cumulative 6.5c/l price drop in two months, the price has now fallen below 40c/l (excluding VAT) for Ireland's two largest dairy processors, leaving farmers a limited margin over costs.

DEALER 21 May 2025

Milking on the cull cows – is it a good option in 2025?

Milking on the cull cows – is it a good option in 2025?

Daire Cregg looks at the options available to dairy farmers in relation to cull cows this winter.

NEWS 21 May 2025

Beef Trends: supply issues move quotes up

Beef Trends: supply issues move quotes up

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

MARKETS 21 May 2025

Beef Trends: quotes holding steady

Beef Trends: quotes holding steady

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

MARKETS 21 May 2025

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