Hereford

Factories fail to scupper trade

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

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Factories fail to scupper trade

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European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

PEDIGREE 11 August 2026

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

MARKETS 5 August 2026

National Hereford title up for grabs in Tullamore

National Hereford title up for grabs in Tullamore

National Hereford title up for grabs in Tullamore

BREEDING & HEALTH 5 August 2026

Young Stock Podcast: flying career for Crowe

Young Stock Podcast: flying career for Crowe

Young Stock Podcast: flying career for Crowe

NEWS 3 August 2026

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Hereford genetics delivering for Monaghan

Hereford genetics delivering for Monaghan

At a recent ABP and Irish Hereford Prime farm walk in Monaghan, attendees got to see the Advantage Beef Programme in practice and were informed of the new restructured Hereford breed bonus.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 June 2026

Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

In September, Hereford Prime will have a new breed bonus with an additional 10c/kg paid on top of the existing 10/kg for Hereford sired heifers and steers.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

Beef cows rose by €30 to €70/head on the week previous, with all cattle types highly sought after by buyers at New Ross Mart on Saturday last.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

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

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

The number of Aberdeen Angus-sired calves registered in 2025 increased by 96,472 head while the number of Friesian-sired calves reduced by 94,472 head.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

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

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Average calf prices up to €120 above levels seen in 2025

Last year's record prices for calves were left for dust by a sky-high trade throughout this past spring.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

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