Beef
Mart managers have been reporting a rise in demand for all types of calves over the past week, as well as the average prices paid.
Peak calf sale season has now well passed but large numbers continue to be traded both at marts and from farm-to-farm on a weekly basis.
Weekly average calf prices are trending below the average prices for the year to date, according to the latest ICBF figures.
Average calf prices have continued in a general declining trend in the week ending Sunday, April 12, according to ICBF data.
Average calf prices declined in most categories last week, according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation's calf price database.
Average calf prices firmed up in several categories last week after declines in previous weeks,...
Calf prices have seen a decline in several categories in the week ending Sunday, March 15, according to latest ICBF figures.
The average price paid for calves increased in most categories in the week ending Sunday, March 8, according to the latest official data.
Average calf prices for the week ending Sunday, March 1, have substantially increased when compared...
Average calf prices have increased significantly on the prices paid this time last year but declined in several categories since last week.
The price of Friesian cattle, and other breeds, has grown significantly year-on-year according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation.
The unprecedented calf price surge this year has come as a surprise and many are wondering - what has caused this trend?
The average price paid for Angus bull calves from 3-6 weeks of age at marts in the week ending Sunday, May 4, reached a record €402.
Average prices for bull and heifer calves from 3-6 weeks of age in all the main beef-sire breeds are now above €300.
The average prices paid for calves remained more stable this week with slight price increases recorded in some categories of calves.
