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Calf Trade

Over 144,000 beef-sired calves exported this year

Beef

4 months ago

Over 144,000 beef-sired calves exported this year

Over 144,000 beef-sired calves have been exported from Ireland this year, figures obtained by...

2026 market access for calves to Netherlands 'may continue'

Beef

4 months ago

2026 market access for calves to Netherlands 'may continue'

Market access for Irish calves 'to The Netherlands 'may continue' into 2026 despite previous...

No rise in number of farmers rearing calves this year

Beef

5 months ago

No rise in number of farmers rearing calves this year

There has been no increase in the number of farmers buying calves to rear this year - or the number...

What's causing the unforeseen calf price surge this year?

Beef

5 months ago

What's causing the unforeseen calf price surge this year?

The unprecedented calf price surge this year has come as a surprise and, with prices continuing to...

Angus bull calves see average price cross a record €400

Beef

6 months ago

Angus bull calves see average price cross a record €400

The average price paid for Angus bull calves from 3-6 weeks-of-age at marts in the week ending...

Beef

6 months ago

Sale of 100 beef calves now worth over €30,000 to dairy farmers

Average prices for bull and heifer beef calves from 3-6-weeks-of-age in all the main beef-sire...

Sale of 100 beef calves now worth over €30,000 to dairy farmers

Beef

6 months ago

Table: Average calf prices ease after strong price rises

The average calf prices paid at marts in the week ending Sunday, April 20, declined in comparison...

Table: Average calf prices ease after strong price rises

Beef

7 months ago

Table: Average calf prices rising on a weekly basis

The average calf prices paid at marts in the week ending Sunday, April 13, has continued to...

Table: Average calf prices rising on a weekly basis

Beef

7 months ago

Sale report: Full clearance of 1,880 calves at Castleisland

There was a 100% clearance of the 1,880 calves on offer at Castleisland Mart, Co. Kerry on Monday,...

Sale report: Full clearance of 1,880 calves at Castleisland

Beef

7 months ago

Mart report: 'Best year yet' on cattle trade at Cootehill Mart

2025 to date has been described as "the best year yet" as regards the trade for both calves and...

Mart report: 'Best year yet' on cattle trade at Cootehill Mart

Beef

7 months ago

Table: Average prices paid for calves by age and breed last week

The average prices paid for calves remained more stable this week with slight price increases...

Table: Average prices paid for calves by age and breed last week

Beef

7 months ago

Table: Average calf prices fall by up to €50/head last week

Average calf prices have been performing strongly to date this year but have started to reduce for...

Table: Average calf prices fall by up to €50/head last week

Dairy

8 months ago

What can you expect to be paying for Friesian heifer calves?

We are coming to the end of March now, and the likelihood is that all the dairy replacement calves...

What can you expect to be paying for Friesian heifer calves?

Beef

8 months ago

What dairy-beef sire breed has the highest average calf price?

The average prices paid for dairy-beef calves fell in most categories last week, according to the...

What dairy-beef sire breed has the highest average calf price?

Beef

8 months ago

Calf trade: See latest average and sample calf prices paid

Average calf prices for Angus and Friesians continued to rise in the week ending Sunday, March 9,...

Calf trade: See latest average and sample calf prices paid

Beef

8 months ago

Calf trade setback as vessel taken off Rosslare-Cherbourg route

Irish-based calf traders supplying calves to markets in mainland Europe were informed on Friday...

Calf trade setback as vessel taken off Rosslare-Cherbourg route

Beef

8 months ago

Table: Average calf prices see overall increase last week

The average prices paid for calves saw an increase in most categories last week, according to...

Table: Average calf prices see overall increase last week

Beef

8 months ago

Table: Guide prices for Angus, Hereford, and Friesian calves

Calf prices have started off at an impressively high level in line with the record-high prices...

Table: Guide prices for Angus, Hereford, and Friesian calves

Dairy

8 months ago

In pictures: 'Strong trade for all types of calves' at Blessington Mart

Agriland took a trip to Blessington Mart in Co.Wicklow on Thursday morning (February 27) where...

In pictures: 'Strong trade for all types of calves' at Blessington Mart

Beef

8 months ago

Brittany Ferries confirms plans to ship Irish livestock

Brittany Ferries has confirmed to Agriland that it is planning to transport livestock from Rosslare...

Brittany Ferries confirms plans to ship Irish livestock

Dairy

9 months ago

Calf prices: Strong Friesian bull calf trade 'shocking us all'

Agriland spoke with mart manager of Corrin Mart, Sean Leahy, about the surge in calf prices after a...

Calf prices: Strong Friesian bull calf trade 'shocking us all'

Dairy

9 months ago

Getting the best price for your calf as demand soars

Calf sales have become more frequent across the country as we get into the thick of calving season....

Getting the best price for your calf as demand soars

Beef

9 months ago

Heavier calves fetching premium prices at mart sales

The spring 2025 calf sale season has kicked off and larger numbers of calves are arriving at mart...

Heavier calves fetching premium prices at mart sales

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