Beef
Calf trade: Reared calves make €585 at Enniscorthy Mart
Wexford Farmers’ Co-Operative Mart (Enniscorthy Mart) hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Wednesday, July 17, with what was described...
Calf Trade
Dairy News
Scallan: New markets needed as calf trade with Netherlands to end
One of the country’s leading calf buyers has warned that “new markets will be needed” for the Irish dairy calves...
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 News
Table: How many calves have been exported this year?
Latest figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) show that a total of 73,349 calves have...
Dairy Technical
Calf trade: Online trade very active for strong calves at Gortatlea
After a somewhat slower start, the calf trade has very much taken off as it hits peak calf sales, with...
Dairy Technical
Positive trend and outlook for calf trade in marts
The demand for strong, well-fed calves is continuing to grow, with the calf trade and sales in marts very much...
Dairy Technical
Well-fed calves a strong trade at Enniscorthy Mart
Enniscorthy Mart held its weekly calf sale on Wednesday (March 20), with 863 calves on offer at the model county-based...
Dairy Technical
Calf sales 'a game of two halves' at Gortatlea
Gortatlea Mart manager, Maurice Brosnan described the calf sales over the last two weeks at the Co. Kerry-based mart as...
Dairy Technical
Well fed calves prove popular at Castleisland Mart
There were over 1,000 calves on offer at Castleisland Mart’s calf sale on Monday (March 4), with a strong trade in...
Dairy Technical
Calf trade: Strong trade for quality calves
Peak calf sale season is now underway across the country, and to get an understanding of the calf trade, Agriland...
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...
Dairy News
Calf exporters see ferry bookings cancelled this week
Calf exporters using ferry services from Ireland to Cherbourg, France, this week have been informed that their bookings have been...
Dairy Technical
Watch: Calf trade sees reduction in numbers but remains strong
Calving season is well underway across the country, and reports suggest that numbers for the calf trade are down on...
Dairy Technical
Calves still in demand at Enniscorthy Mart
Enniscorthy Mart’s weekly calf and cattle sales saw a strong trade for calves, forward beef cattle, and cull cows this...
Dairy Technical
Shipping and reared calves in demand at Castleisland Mart
Castleisland Mart held its weekly calf sale on Monday (June 19) with a large entry of calves on offer at...
Dairy Technical
Strong showing of older calves at Enniscorthy Mart
Enniscorthy Mart held its weekly calf sale on Wednesday (May 24), with 320 calves on offer at the Co. Wexford-based...
Dairy Technical
Calf report: Large numbers on offer at Carnew
Carnew Mart held it’s weekly calf sale on Friday, April 21 with over 700 calves on offer at the Garden...
Dairy Technical
Farmer-type calves a good trade at Enniscorthy Mart
Enniscorthy Mart held its weekly calf sale on Wednesday (March 29) with 580 calves on offer at the Model County...