Ireland Cattle Price
Real prices, reported by farmers
Real prices, reported by farmers
Ireland's free cattle price service. Check factory prices, mart prices, or privately report what you received.
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| Animal | Grade | Base quote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steer | R= | 640–650c | |
| Heifer | R= | 650–660c | |
| Young Bull | R/U | 650–670c | |
| Cow | by grade | 580–660c |
Factory base quotes — bonuses not included. Latest verified: 21 Sep 2026 (Agriland factory quotes).
| Bullocks | up to €6.60–€6.70/kg |
| Heifers | up to about €6.80/kg |
| Flat-price deals | up to about €7.15/kg some circumstances |
| Young bulls | R ~€6.50–€6.60 · U ~€6.60–€6.70/kg |
| Heavy U cows | up to about €6.60/kg |
Prices vary by plant, specification, numbers and negotiation. Higher reported deals are not available for every animal.
Official average prices paid (DAFM) are a different measure and are shown separately below.
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Latest verified official R3 prices — steer 653c/kg, heifer 658c/kg, cow 629c/kg, week ending 13 Sep 2026 (incl. bonuses, excl. VAT).
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| Animal | Grade | Base quote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer | R= | 650–660c | |
| Steer | R= | 640–650c | |
| Young Bull | R/U | 650–670c | |
| Cow | by grade | 580–660c | |
| R3 Steer avg paid | DAFM/EU | 653c | incl. bonuses |
⚠ IrelandCattlePrice.com provides cattle price information for general guidance only. Factory quotes, mart reports, DAFM figures, Bord Bia figures and farmer-reported prices may change and should be checked before making any sale decision. Farmer-reported prices are not independently verified. IrelandCattlePrice.com does not guarantee any price or sale outcome. Terms of Use
Latest verified official R3 steer average paid: 653c/kg, week ending 13 Sep 2026. R3 grade only — not an all-grade average. Includes reported bonuses; excludes VAT, shown exactly as published (no VAT conversion is applied by IrelandCattlePrice.com). This is not the same measure as a factory base quote.
| Grade | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| E | +15 to +25c/kg |
| U | +5 to +12c/kg |
| R | Base |
| O | −5 to −15c/kg |
| P | −15 to −30c/kg |
| Fat 4+ | −5 to −20c/kg |
| Figure | Last verified |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Irish R3 steer · w/e 13 Sep 2026 | 653c/kg |
| 🇪🇺 EU R3 young bull · w/e 6 Sep 2026 | 635c/kg |
Different weeks and different categories (steer v young bull), both excluding VAT. A dated reference, not a like-for-like gap — the official Irish figure at the top of the page is a later week.
| Metric | Latest |
|---|---|
| Last verified weekly kill · w/e 13 Sep 2026 | 32,514 |
| YTD kill · to 13 Sep 2026 | 1,114,309 |
| 2026 kill vs 2025 (YTD) | -3.2% |
| Animal | GB p/kg dw |
|---|---|
| Steer R3 | 616.9p |
| Heifer R3 | 614.5p |
| Cow -O4L | 482.9p |
GB R3 steer ≈ 757c/kg incl VAT. On the same excl-VAT basis IFA puts UK R3 steer at €7.10/kg against €6.44/kg here (w/e 22 Aug). NI quotes: see LMC NI.
| Category | Base c/kg | +QA |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lamb | 790–820c | +20c/kg |
| Hogget | Not quoted | out of season |
| Cull Ewe | 460–530c | — |
| Cull Ewe (specialist) | Not quoted | specialist abattoirs |
W/e 4 Sept — spring lamb €7.90–8.20/kg to 22kg, cull ewes €4.60–5.30/kg (IFA). Lamb quotes have eased since midsummer, but IFA reports supplies still tight, with factories and their agents active at marts sourcing finished lambs. National avg price 766.08c/kg (DAFM WK35, w/e 30 Aug). Higher deals for groups/larger lots.
| Grade | Notes |
|---|---|
| U grade | Top price — best conformation |
| R grade | Base price |
| O grade | Penalty applies |
| Fat score 3H/4 | Penalty applies |
| QA bonus | +20c/kg most plants |
| Weight limit | Most plants 22–24kg DW max |
| Category | Premium |
|---|---|
| Organic lamb premium | +15 to +20% |
| Main processor | Irish Country Meats |
| Organic scheme payment | €13/ewe welfare scheme |
Organic drystock (cattle + sheep) is largest organic sector in Ireland — ~70% of organic producers. Organic Farming Scheme 2026 open for new applicants.
Estimate only. Always confirm with your factory.
⚠ IrelandCattlePrice.com provides cattle price information for general guidance only. Factory quotes, mart reports, DAFM figures, Bord Bia figures and farmer-reported prices may change and should be checked before making any sale decision. Farmer-reported prices are not independently verified. IrelandCattlePrice.com does not guarantee any price or sale outcome. Terms of Use
Private-sale asking prices. Compare these against the live mart prices above.
| Product | Price/tonne | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Urea (granular) | €800–900/t | ▼ Up 15% |
| Protected Urea | €850–950/t | ▼ Rising |
| CAN (27.5%N) | €525–545/t | → Steady |
| 10-10-20 | ~€550/t | → |
| Feed Type | Price/tonne |
|---|---|
| Beef Nuts (13–15%) | ~€392/t |
| Beef Meal | ~€377/t |
| Dairy Nuts | ~€402/t |
| Dairy Meal | ~€376/t |
| Calf Nuts/Meal | ~€432/t |
| Grain | Price/tonne |
|---|---|
| Feed Wheat (spot) | €220–225/t |
| Feed Barley (Tirlán) | €185/t |
| Feed Wheat (Tirlán) | €190/t |
| Malting Barley (Boortmalt) | €225/t |
Teagasc forecast no major change in 2026 grain prices. Boortmalt cut malting contracts 30–40% for 2026.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Net Wrap 3,600m | ~€175 |
| Net Wrap 4,500m | ~€274 |
| Silage Wrap per bale | ~€20/bale |
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Green Diesel/MGO (bulk) | €1.39–1.80/l |
| Govt Fuel Subsidy 2026 | 20c/l rebate |
| Diesel Rebate Scheme | Up to 12c/l |
€220m fuel support scheme — applies Mar–Jul 2026.
| Operation | Rate (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Bale, wrap, stack & move (incl. plastic) | €26–28/bale |
| Bale, wrap, stack & move (excl. plastic) | €18–19/bale |
| Straw bales (8x4x3) | €15–17.50/bale |
| Plough, till & sow grain | €130–135/ac |
| Grass seeding & rolling | €309–315/ac |
| Lime spreading | €10.50–12.50/t |
| Slurry trailing shoe (2,500+ gal) | €114–127/hr |
FCI guide up 4% for 2026. Rates vary by region & scale.
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| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Organic U grade steer | €6.10–7.00/kg |
| Organic lamb premium | +15 to +20% |
| Ewe welfare scheme | €13/ewe |
Main processors: Good Herdsmen (cattle), Irish Country Meats (sheep). Organic production set to quadruple by 2030.
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Annual cull (record) | 78,000 deer/yr |
| Grass loss (affected areas) | Up to 30% |
| Sika deer status 2026 | Classified invasive species |
High-impact: Wicklow, Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Galway, Kerry.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard N limit | 170 kg N/ha |
| Derogation limit | 250 kg N/ha |
| High-risk catchments | 220 kg N/ha |
| Derogation valid | 2026–2028 |
Ireland is the ONLY EU country with a nitrates derogation. Sixth NAP 2026–2028 introduces tighter rules.
| Scheme | What it pays |
|---|---|
| BISS | Basic income support — main direct payment/ha |
| TAMS 3 | 40–70% grant farm buildings & equipment |
| ACRES | €1.5 billion agri-environment scheme |
| ANC | Payment for disadvantaged farming areas |
| CRISS | Redistributes CAP to small & medium farms |
| National Reserve | Extra support for young farmers |
| Organic Farming Scheme | Premium payments for converting to organic |
Budget 2026: €2.302 billion to DAFM — up 9% from 2025.
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⚠ IrelandCattlePrice.com provides cattle price information for general guidance only. Factory quotes, mart reports, DAFM figures, Bord Bia figures and farmer-reported prices may change and should be checked before making any sale decision. Farmer-reported prices are not independently verified. IrelandCattlePrice.com does not guarantee any price or sale outcome. Terms of Use
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Average of the anonymous farmer-reported prices for the current kill week (Monday–Sunday). Only factories with 3 or more reports are shown, to protect anonymity. How we calculate this →
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What is one animal worth at the supermarket counter — and what did you get for it?
| Cut | Share % | €/kg shelf |
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| Premium steak ribeye, sirloin, fillet |
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| Roasting joints topside, rib roast |
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| Mince the workhorse cut |
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| Stewing / diced braising, casserole |
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| Trim / value lines burgers, sausage beef |
Shelf prices are per kg of trimmed cut. Bone, fat & waste (~32%) never reach the counter — most of the carcase is cheap cuts, not steak. Edit any price to match your local supermarket shelf.
Compare what the animal is worth today with what it could leave after finishing. Every figure is yours to change — the beef price you enter is your own assumption, not a forecast.
| Sell-now value | — |
| Expected finished value | — |
| Total additional finishing cost | — |
| Expected extra return (finished − sell now) | — |
| Expected margin from holding | — |
| Margin per day held | — |
| Break-even finished beef price | — |
This calculator is decision support only. Future cattle prices are uncertain.
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