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Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on the Bord Bia and IFA standoff, the calf trade, what the new VAT changes mean for you and using grass and wool in building materials.

PODCAST 13 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

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In pictures: firm trade for stores in Castlerea

In pictures: firm trade for stores in Castlerea

MARKETS 13 February 2026

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

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Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

NEWS 12 February 2026

Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

NEWS 12 February 2026

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Dawn Farm Foods was listed as QA on Bord Bia website when it was not QA

Dawn Farm Foods was listed as QA on Bord Bia website when it was not QA

There have been more twists in the Larry Murrin saga: a Bord Bia website listed Dawn Farm Foods as QA when it wasn't while Murrin called for farmers to put on the green jersey.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Calf prices have got off to a stronger than usual start as mart managers report extra farmer activity at ring sides across the country writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Exporters are outbid for calves

Exporters are outbid for calves

While early calf sales are always good, the outlook for the 2026 trade is positive.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

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

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

Martin Merrick reports from Headford Mart’s general cattle sale on Saturday, where factory agents and exporters battled for finished lots.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Mart bovine sales fall by just 22,268 head in 2025

Mart bovine sales fall by just 22,268 head in 2025

End-of-year throughput figures published by the Department of Agriculture show marts performed positively despite fewer calf births and a reduction in cattle numbers.

NEWS 11 February 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 11 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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