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Widespread misuse of antibiotics in Argentinian feedlots

Barry Murphy reports on research findings questioning antibiotic usage on Argentinian beef feedlots.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Widespread misuse of antibiotics in Argentinian feedlots

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Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

National Beef Finishing event taking place in Kilkenny

National Beef Finishing event taking place in Kilkenny

MARKETS 30 September 2026

The search for the next Kerrygold in the grass-fed Irish dairy sector

The search for the next Kerrygold in the grass-fed Irish dairy sector

The search for the next Kerrygold in the grass-fed Irish dairy sector

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

MARKETS 30 September 2026

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Flat beef quotes back in vogue

Flat beef quotes back in vogue

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

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Antibiotic probe moves to Argentina

Antibiotic probe moves to Argentina

Barry Murphy has the detail on calls for the EU to implement an Argentinian beef ban.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

There has been a number of standout sales that are grabbing lots of attention with fleshed lambs selling up to €200 with ease, while other sales are struggling to pass €185/head.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Mid weight store bullocks average €4.65/kg in Ballinasloe

Store bullocks between 400-500kg were the talking point of the sale, with high prices achieved across the board.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

O’Flynn Meats in Co Waterford has joined the quotes table this week and is offering a price of €8.30/kg to 23kg for top-quality lambs.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Grain trends: busiest week of price announcements

Grain trends: busiest week of price announcements

It has been a busy week of price announcements. Here is a report on Irish, European and US prices.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Dairy markets stable again this week

Dairy markets stable again this week

Commodity prices in Europe remained very steady this week with no price increases or decreases for butter, cheese or WMP, reports Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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