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ICBF stakeholder meeting makes some progress on concerns raised
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Various data sources were appraised at the meeting to identify the most suitable cows for this production system.
8 May 2024 Markets
Calf prices: supply and demand sweet spot sees lift in prices for older calves
A decline in supply appears to be meeting a steady demand over the last week, resulting in the prices paid for calves aged between three and six weeks of age edging in an upward direction.
8 May 2024 News
Spanish demand for Irish calves increases
Spanish buyers continue to close the gap between themselves and the Dutch as the main outlet for Irish calves.
Progress on beef farmer concerns at ICBF meeting - IFA
Commenting following the third meeting of the ICBF stakeholder group this week, IFA livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said progress is being made on the substantive concerns raised by the IFA.
3 May 2024 News
Calf prices: slipping supply sees prices edge up slightly
A continuing fall-off in calf numbers at marts, combined with solid demand from both farmers and shippers, is resulting in calf prices moving upwards, reports Tommy Moyles.
1 May 2024 Markets
Drop in farmers buying calves
The number of farmers buying calves appears to have dropped in recent weeks and this should be a concern to policymakers, according to one mart manager.
1 May 2024 News
Fewer unknown sires under genotyping programme
The launch of the national genotyping programme has resulted in a 75% reduction in the number of unknown sires in comparison with 2023.
29 April 2024 News
Calf prices: eight out of 10 calves traded are Angus or Hereford
Traditional beef breed-crosses continue to dominate mart rings at calf sales throughout the country. Despite the increase in supply, prices remain firm.
24 April 2024 Markets
Changes at ICBF board
Will there be more changes and more of a suckler focus on the ICBF board? Time will tell.
24 April 2024 Dealer
Watch: Gigginstown Angus bull hits €7,000
Niamh Murphy reports from the Gigginstown annual sale of Aberdeen Angus bulls and heifers that took place at the weekend.
22 April 2024 Pedigree
Calf prices: supply and demand at play as Friesian prices lift
Beef calves continue to dominate marts, but the fall-off in supply of Friesian calves is resulting in a lift in price.
17 April 2024 Markets
Changes afoot at ICBF board
Adam Woods has the latest on some changes taking place at ICBF board level.
17 April 2024 Breeding & health