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News Podcast: mart trade, anger over TB proposals and designations
Amy Forde
On this week’s podcast, the IFA reacts to “shambolic” TB proposals, planning under way for nature restoration plan and booming trade in marts.
26 March 2025 News
Mart rings buzzing as record cattle prices keep floor under factories
Mart managers report that the cattle trade remains strong and that farmers are keeping their place around rings, despite factory and feedlot activity.
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.
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
Camera at the Mart: forward and finished types in keen demand in Portumna
A mix of store and finished cattle meet with keen interest from farmers, exporters and shippers at Wednesday's general cattle sale.
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
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
Farmer Writes: representing on International Women’s Day
Karen McCabe farms with her father Michael in Drumlegga, Co Leitrim.
12 March 2025 Farmer Writes
Time well spent in health check van
John Egerton urges other farmers to avail of the Farm Families Health Check service.
12 March 2025 Northern Ireland
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