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Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

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

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

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Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Editorial: factory price league lessons

Editorial: factory price league lessons

Editorial: factory price league lessons

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

Bluetongue has not hit the mart trade

Bluetongue has not hit the mart trade

Bluetongue has not hit the mart trade

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Camera at the Mart: flying trade as bulls average €5.46/kg in Donegal Mart

Camera at the Mart: flying trade as bulls average €5.46/kg in Donegal Mart

Specialist bull beef finishers locked horns with live exporters and generated keen competition, while farmers and finishers were active for heifers.

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Bluetongue virus – quick action needed to curtail trade disruption

Bluetongue virus – quick action needed to curtail trade disruption

Revisions and agreements to health certificates for international trade are vital along with facilitating the movement of animals to destinations within the EU.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Watch: this week in pictures as marts, calving and ploughing mark the week

Watch: this week in pictures as marts, calving and ploughing mark the week

Our top farming pictures from the past week include marts in full swing, triplet calves, winter feeding and ploughing action.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Robust trade for beef cattle at Ballymena

Robust trade for beef cattle at Ballymena

David Wright reports on the trade at last Thursday's beef sale at Ballymena Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Beef quotes turn a corner

Beef quotes turn a corner

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

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

Although numbers have been low, mart managers are reporting a relatively positive live trade overall.

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Mart event for women in farming

Mart event for women in farming

Following feedback from national dialogue events held last year, the Women in Agriculture Stakeholder Group held a pilot event at Bandon Mart earlier this week reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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