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MartBids analysis: gap narrows between marts and factories

With a slippage in finished-cattle price at marts despite an increase at the factory gate, what is the best option for farmers?

MARKETS 30 September 2026

MartBids analysis: gap narrows between marts and factories

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Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

NEWS 10 September 2026

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

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Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

An increase of 4,500 head of sheep slaughtered last week has resulted in further cuts of 10c/kg, with more power now sitting with factories.

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Latest: cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

Latest: cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

It is not clear how many cattle were euthanised or how they were euthanised.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 13 May 2026

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

Prices continue at high level but have clearly declined in recent weeks, the European Commission said.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Farmers in Donegal could soon be able to drop carcases into a facility in Raphoe that would take them to Sligo RVL for a same-day post-mortem.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Laois suckler farmer Thomas Carroll won Ashbourne Meats suckler farmer finisher Beef Quality Award last year, with the quality of cattle on display showing why he was a worthy winner.

BREEDING & HEALTH 13 May 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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