Ireland Cattle Price
Real prices, reported by farmers
Real prices, reported by farmers
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| Animal | Grade | Base quote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer | R= | 650–660c | ▲ |
| Steer | R= | 640–650c | ▲ |
| Young Bull | R/U | 650–670c | ▲ |
| Cow | R= | 600–650c | ▲ |
| R3 Steer avg paid | Bord Bia | 672c | incl. bonuses |
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W/e 28 June — quotes up around 20c/kg in a fortnight as supplies tighten. Factories are paying up to 20c/kg above quotes to secure stock, with flat deals over €7.00/kg reported (IFA, 3 Jul). In-spec bonus 20c/kg (<30 months), 8c/kg (30–36 months); breed bonuses 10–20c/kg for Hereford/Angus. Avg paid (672c, DAFM R3 steer) includes QA, weight and breed bonuses — claim every bonus you're entitled to.
| 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 |
| Market | Young Bull R3 |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 664c/kg |
| 🇪🇺 EU Average | 661c/kg |
| EU Peak Feb '26 | 740c/kg |
| Metric | Latest |
|---|---|
| Weekly kill w/e 28 June | 23,863 |
| YTD kill to w/e 28 June | 788,994 |
| 2026 kill vs 2025 (YTD) | −9.5% |
| Category | Low | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullocks (all weights) | €3.20/kg | €4.75/kg | €3.74/kg |
| Heavy bullocks >600kg | €3.70/kg | €4.75/kg | ~€4.00/kg |
| Heifers (all weights) | €3.50/kg | €4.60/kg | €4.00/kg |
Beef quote rises feeding straight into the ring — bullock averages up 4–15c/kg on the week, with factory agents active for next-day processing. Dungarvan (Jul 1): bullocks avg €3.74/kg (to €4.75), heifers avg €4.00/kg (to €4.60), Angus-cross heifers among the dearest per kilo. Source: IFJ MartBids database, 1 Jul 2026.
| Animal | GB p/kg dw |
|---|---|
| Steer R3 | 603.9p |
| Heifer R3 | 601.6p |
| Cow -O4L | 512.4p |
GB R3 steer ≈ 741c/kg incl VAT — well ahead of the Irish equivalent. NI quotes: see LMC NI.
| Category | Base c/kg | +QA |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lamb | 900–930c | +20c/kg |
| Hogget | 800–830c | +20c/kg |
| Cull Ewe | 510–550c | — |
| Cull Ewe (specialist) | 550–580c | specialist abattoirs |
W/e 2 July — spring lamb €9.00–9.30/kg to 21.5kg, hoggets €8.00–8.30/kg to 23kg, ewes €5.10–5.50/kg (IFA). Factories cut lamb quotes again this week — IFA says cuts are not justified with UK and French prices over €10.00/kg and supply set to tighten. National avg price 918.89c/kg (DAFM WK28). 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.
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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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What is one animal worth at the supermarket counter — and what did you get for it?
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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 |
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