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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. Headford marts general cattle sale on Saturday last w

MARKETS 11 February 2026

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

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Meet the Maxwells: inside one of Ireland's largest weanling export yards

Meet the Maxwells: inside one of Ireland's largest weanling export yards

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Carrigallen Mart to hold sale for TB-restricted herds on Martbids

Carrigallen Mart to hold sale for TB-restricted herds on Martbids

MARKETS 16 July 2025

Kingscourt plans for twice weekly online cattle sales for TB restricted herds

Kingscourt plans for twice weekly online cattle sales for TB restricted herds

Kingscourt plans for twice weekly online cattle sales for TB restricted herds

NEWS 11 July 2025

Number of cattle mega-finishers rising

Number of cattle mega-finishers rising

Number of cattle mega-finishers rising

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The rise of the mega-finisher in Ireland

The rise of the mega-finisher in Ireland

Adam Woods takes a look at the 2024 slaughter figures and how some large herds are dominating the Irish kill.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Department reminds finishing units of TB rules

Department reminds finishing units of TB rules

Regional veterinary office staff are to conduct inspections on feedlots to ensure the increased TB control requirements are met.

NEWS 1 January 1970

A visit to China’s largest mart

A visit to China’s largest mart

Traders offer one price for people who buy a full trailer load which could be between eight to 10 cattle and a slightly higher price if you choose one or two from the trailer, writes Ian Lahiffe.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Mart rings buzzing as record cattle prices keep floor under factories

Mart rings buzzing as record cattle prices keep floor under factories

Mart managers report that the cattle trade remains strong and that farmers are keeping their place around rings, despite factory and feedlot activity.

NEWS 1 January 1970

How high will the beef price go?

How high will the beef price go?

Adam Woods takes a look at the beef trade and how much more is left in the current price rises

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work