Beef
Table: How much extra money are high CBV calves making?
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has made available data on the average prices paid for calves based on breed,...
Calf Prices
Beef
Table: Average prices paid for calves by breed, age and CBV
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has made available data on the average prices paid for calves based on breed,...
Beef
Opinion: Are low-price calves better value than pet lambs?
This week, Agriland was informed of a number of examples where farmers purchased calves at average prices of €7/head, and...
Green Acres
Virtual Farm Walk: Review of calf price this spring and calf rearing tips
In the fourth section of this calf-to-beef virtual farm walk today (Thursday, May 13) on the farm of Teagasc Green Acres...
Beef
Calves sell up to €455/head at Enniscorthy Mart
There was a strong show of over 900 calves last Wednesday (March 24) at Enniscorthy Mart – with the trade...
Dairy
Pics and prices: Calf prices ease back at Ballyjamesduff Mart
This week saw a decline in the numbers entered at Ballyjamesduff Mart’s weekly calf sale on Wednesday, March 11. Following strict...
Beef
'Very strong start to the calf sale season' at Bandon Mart
Tom McCarty, manager of Bandon Mart, stated that this week’s sale of calves showed a “very strong start to the...
Beef
Pics and prices: 'Positive trade' for calves at Enniscorthy Mart
There was a strong showing of calves, for the time of year, at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday, June 24. On...
Beef
Calf trade: Steady prices reported, with numbers set to jump next week
Over the past number of days, there has been mixed reports when it comes to the calf trade, as a...
Dairy
Calf trade: Friesian bull calves suitable for export 'making €30-60/head'
Given the time of year, it’s no shock that some dairy farmers are already in the thick-of-things when it comes...
Beef
Pics and prices: Angus calves dominate Cahir trading
Cahir Mart’s weekly cattle and sheep sale took place on Wednesday last (June 13) and Angus calves dominated the trading...
Beef
Friesian bull calves improve by €30 with increased shipper activity
There has been a noticeable improvement in the calf trade this week, with Friesian bull calves suitable for export improving...
Beef
Cattle Marts: Export trade key in maintaining Friesian bull calf price
Export markets such as Holland and Spain are vital to maintain a good price for the calves produced from the...
Beef
Pics from the farm of one of the country's best calf-to-beef producers
The Irish Grassland Association summer beef tour took place recently place on the farm of Kevin Farrell in Ballymahon, Co...
Beef
Live calf exports fall as dairy births remain 10% ahead of 2014
Exports of live calves are running over 13% or 10,000 head behind 2014, according to latest Bord Bia statistics. To...