Heifer prices

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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Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

NEWS 23 September 2026

What are empty cows and in-calf heifers worth?

What are empty cows and in-calf heifers worth?

NEWS 17 September 2026

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

MARKETS 19 August 2026

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Prices hold as throughput increases

Prices hold as throughput increases

More cattle coming gout but prices holding up well.

NEWS 21 January 2026

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

Agents are more active for slaughter-fit and forward stores in recent days, with more bite in the trade for cull cows.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

The trade for slaughter-fit and forward stores weakened, while, in contrast, prices for light stores and weanlings are firm and in cases have strengthened.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

Bullocks were reported as 5c/kg dearer despite factory price pressure and inclement weather - but heifers were easier and reduced on price by an average of 10c/kg.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Martbids Database: heavy heifers and bull weanlings slip in price

Martbids Database: heavy heifers and bull weanlings slip in price

Martin Merrick gives the latest update on the mart trade, where a lack of exporter presence around the ring now seems to be taking effect.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: heifer trade stays steady in Ballmote

Camera at the Mart: heifer trade stays steady in Ballmote

Martin Merrick reports from Ballymote Mart’s special heifer sale, where top-end continental heifers commanded the biggest demand and prices.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Martbids Database: numbers and prices rise across the board

Martbids Database: numbers and prices rise across the board

Martin Merrick reports on the weekly Martbids analysis, which shows positives in the form of increased cattle numbers paired with an increase in prices.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

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