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Beef
Beef grid return an ‘attempt to manipulate prices’ by processors – ICSA
James Hanly
The association said this move is to try to “flush out” beef numbers during the shortened working weeks until the May bank holiday.
9 April 2025 Markets
Calf update: demand for beef-cross calves drives on prices
There's been no let-up in calf price over the last week, with prices up across the board for all the breeds that make up 90% of those sold in marts, reports Tommy Moyles.
9 April 2025 Markets
Beef Trends: trade remains very strong
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
Marts crack down on credit amid price boom
Marts are taking a tougher line in cattle buyers stretching their luck on settling up bills.
2 April 2025 News
Martbids Database: grass buyers drive the mart trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
2 April 2025 Markets
A visit to China’s largest mart
Traders offer one price for people who buy a full trailer load which could be between eight to 10 cattle and a slightly higher price if you choose one or two from the trailer, writes Ian Lahiffe.
2 April 2025 Viewpoints
News Podcast: mart trade, anger over TB proposals and designations
On this week’s podcast, the IFA reacts to “shambolic” TB proposals, planning under way for nature restoration plan and booming trade in marts.
28 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 News
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
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