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Calf prices: supply and demand sweet spot continues
Tommy Moyles
Calf prices have held their own this spring, as numbers continue to dwindle.
5 June 2024 News
Hereford bull calves average €197/head this spring
Hereford-sired calves along with Angus and Friesians provided 85% of the calves on offer at marts throughout the country this spring. Of those, Hereford-cross bull calves had the highest price.
29 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: full clearance for Cahir calf sale
There was a 100% clearance rate, with exporters really active for calves at Cahir Mart for its calf sale on Friday evening last.
Calf prices: Angus and Hereford retain firm grip on calf numbers
Prices for calves are holding firm, as traditional breeds continue to dominate the calf market.
29 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: full clearance for Cahir calf sale
There was a 100% clearance rate, with exporters really active for calves at Cahir Mart for its calf sale on Friday evening last.
27 May 2024 Markets
Calf prices: marginal lift in prices across breeds as supply eases
Demand from EU buyers and reduced supply has resulted in marginal increases in calf prices over the last week, reports Tommy Moyles.
22 May 2024 Markets
EU buyers keep solid floor on calf prices
A later than usual turnout of calves, combined with strong demand from continental buyers, has resulted in the number of calves being shipped being higher than usual for the time of year.
22 May 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: prices and numbers up in Bandon
Tommy Moyles reports from the calf sale in Bandon, where numbers were up and prices followed at the west Cork mart's weekly calf sale on Monday.
20 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: farmer buyers drive demand for beef calves in Carnaross
Farmer buyers were to the forefront when it came to the calf sale in Carnaross Mart for its weekly calf sale.
15 May 2024 Markets
Calf prices: Angus and Herefords consolidate market share at calf sales
Maintaining their dominant position in terms of supply, Angus- and Hereford-cross calves saw their average prices increase over the last week.
15 May 2024 Markets
Calf exports to Europe running 11% below 2023
The number of calves sold to other EU markets continues to catch up after a slow start to trade in 2024.
15 May 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: numbers fall but prices hold in Bandon
Supply and demand continues to hit a sweet spot in the calf trade at Bandon Mart, with prices holding firm for calves. The number of older calves coming to the market has increased in recent weeks.
13 May 2024 Markets