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Dairy
In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross
Darren Carty
The 130 freshly calved heifers and cows from the high-performing Battlestown herd generated interest from all corners of Ireland.
2 April 2025 Markets
Beef prices up €100/head in seven days
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including news of increased quotes.
2 April 2025 News
Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts
The strength of the trade was illustrated in Carnew Mart this week, where a dairy clearance sale saw an average of €2,775/head paid for freshly calved heifers.
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
Mayo cattle dealer loses High Court case over mart credit dispute
Mayo cattle dealer Finbar Tolan from Claremorris was stopped from buying cows at Balla Mart in 2012 following concerns that he was overtrading on mart credit.
18 March 2025 News
Beef quotes edge closer to €8/kg
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the reasons beef markets are so hot right now.
12 March 2025 Markets
Beef Management: silage fertiliser advice and turnout tips
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at silage fertiliser, selling cull cows and tips for turnout
12 March 2025 Management
Beef Trends: heifers hit €7.20/kg base price
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and what the latest quotes are for factory-finished cattle.
12 March 2025 Markets
Beef prices: €7.50/kg on the table for Angus cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes on offer for finished cattle.
10 March 2025 Markets
€8/kg in sight for beef quotes
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including news of another price rise.
5 March 2025 Markets
Northern View: factories take some heat out of beef trade
Beef prices continue to move upwards, but the big recent surge in prices has passed for now.
26 February 2025 Northern Ireland
A 99% clearance rate recorded in Tuam
Such was the high demand and strong prices paid, only three animals went unsold on the day.
19 February 2025 Markets