Market Prices Dashboard

Live Irish farm prices for beef, milk, crops, and more. Compare sectors, trends, and see what's changing this week.

Live Market Dashboard

Beef (R3 Steer)
National Average
€7.20–7.40/kg
July–Aug 2025 View Analysis →
Milk
Average Co-op
€0.53–0.54/L
Feed Barley
Spot Price
€0.28/kg
-1.1% monthly View Analysis →
Calf (Friesian)
Mart Average
€110
-1.2% monthly View Analysis →
Hemp Fiber
Contract Price
€1.42/kg
+8.7% quarterly View Contracts →
Fertilizer
Input Cost
€295/t
+0.6% monthly View Dashboard →
Silage
Current Cost
See Details

Profitability Matrix

Metric
Beef
Dairy
Barley
Hemp
Gross/Acre
€2,310
€2,980
€720
€1,820
Input Costs/Acre
€1,470
€1,780
€290
€240
Net Profit/Acre
€840
€1,200
€430
€1,580
Labor Hours/Acre
55
67
22
18
Based on Teagasc 2023 data and MH contracts

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are prices updated?
Most prices update weekly, with live data where possible. Trends use 1-month and 6-month averages for context.
What’s the source of market prices?
Prices are compiled from Bord Bia, Teagasc, and Department of Agriculture, plus real-world supplier data.
Can I view historic prices?
Yes, click any card above for charts, price breakdowns, and more details for that commodity.
How does hemp compare to traditional crops?
Hemp offers lower input costs and labor per acre, with net profit exceeding most Irish crop returns. See “Profit Matrix” above for direct comparison.