FJ Beef

Ticket prices and travel info for Balmoral Show 2026. eu1.hubs.ly/H0vhbyj0

Tune into the Irish Farmers Journal's live blog of Balmoral Show 2026 where the team reports from the cattle and sheep lawns. eu1.hubs.ly/H0vhcw30

Processors continue to apply pressure to the beef trade this week, with quotes back in some factories. Read more here. eu1.hubs.ly/H0vcMkc0

The balance of supply and demand was at play in Bandon Mart for this week's calf sale, with strong activity from both farmers and shippers resulting in prices holding firm. eu1.hubs.ly/H0v31jX0

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JUST ONE WEEK TO GO! #Grass2026 Don’t miss Ireland’s must-attend silage and grassland demonstration event for farmers, contractors, and operators. 🗓️ Wednesday April 29th 📍Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny 🔗 Tickets on grass2026.ie or pay at gate

Watch: CF52 sons reel back the years in Carrick eu1.hubs.ly/H0ttBbB0

A case of atypical BSE has been confirmed in Ireland.

A case of atypical BSE has been confirmed in Ireland. eu1.hubs.ly/H0trfT_0

Each farmers' herd will be assigned to one of three different groups on AIM depending on what cattle they can buy and sell in livestock marts, under new TB testing rules. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tmjRC0

Kanturk Mart's decision to add an extra weekly calf sale has been well received by buyers and sellers alike and has resulted in extra calves being sold through the north Cork mart. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tlBWH0

Small but positive changes have been recorded for heavy cattle, while lower quality weanlings have proven a tougher trade in this week's MartBids table. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tlBnK0

Mart managers complain that the Department of Agriculture leaflet on the new rules was misleading and has led to confusion among farmers. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tk-0z0

Reduced demand from Spain and bluetongue restrictions in the Polish market have resulted in the number of calves sold from the country being 20% behind figures compared to the first quarter in 2025. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tkNcN0

A Kerry farmer lost out on an average of over €1,000 per in-calf heifer after having to remove TB reactors as compensation is limited to just €3,000. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tkVQN0

Watch: heifer weanlings sell to a top of €4,220, while bull weanlings met strong demand with up to €2,950 at special weanling sale in Elphin Mart. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tgc_60

The Easter bank holiday saw stronger calves get a bounce with more farmer customers present at the west Cork mart. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tdVCv0

Beef quotes remain stable, with agents generally active for stock this week. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tdVCr0

As part of the beef breeding focus, Cathal Gormley caught up with Michael Cunniffe who sells 160 incalf heifers each year all from home. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tcqGW0