Beef Trends: quotes surge up 30c/kg
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
TOP STORIES
Meath Farm Machinery draws Deere 6M demo days to a close
As John Deere’s new 6M tractors start arriving in Ireland, Meath Farm Machinery hosted a trio of open days showcasing the new 105hp to 275hp range, the last of which took place in Cavan.
Ornua warns US tariffs will have a negative impact on dairy farmers
Kerrygold is the second-biggest butter brand in the US, with Ornua stating that the US will remain a very important market.
SPONSORED
New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®
Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.
Meath Farm Machinery draws Deere 6M demo days to a close
As John Deere’s new 6M tractors start arriving in Ireland, Meath Farm Machinery hosted a trio of open days showcasing the new 105hp to 275hp range, the last of which took place in Cavan.
Ornua warns US tariffs will have a negative impact on dairy farmers
Kerrygold is the second-biggest butter brand in the US, with Ornua stating that the US will remain a very important market.
Dairygold launches River Blackwater catchment programme
The three-year project, led by the co-op, was launched by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on Thursday.
€26m VistaMilk phase two research centre announced
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and Minister of State Noel Grealish announced the second six-year phase on Thursday at an event hosted at Teagasc Moorepark.
Martbids Database: grass buyers drive the mart trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Camera at the Mart: 'these prices are the new norm' - manager
Castleisland Mart rounded out a busier than usual March and one which saw average calf prices reach levels not seen before. Mart manager Neilus McAuliffe believes this is the new normal.
Camera at the Mart: over €3/kg going rate for cull cows in Bandon
Demand for beef has seen the price of dry dairy cows hit heights not seen before lately. This and rising weekly prices have been the story of the trade in Bandon Mart this spring.
Trump tariffs: Dairygold and Tirlán urge cautious response
Michael Harte of Dairygold and John Murphy of Tirlán have called for a cool assessment of the US tariff threat before any action is taken.
Dairygold launches River Blackwater catchment programme
The three-year project, led by the co-op, was launched by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on Thursday.
SPONSORED
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity
Overhaul of TB measures proposed
The Department of Agriculture has proposed a suite of measures aimed at reducing TB. WE analyse the implications for farmers on the ground if these proposals were adopted.
BVD testing support increased to €3.50/calf
After Ireland reduced the incidence of BVD in 2024, Minister Heydon said that his Department is aiming to eradicate the disease.
Thirteenth Emerald Expo dairy show launched
Adam Woods has the details of the 13th Emerald Expo taking place on Saturday 26 April.
Carrick braced for massive sale of pedigree cattle
Nevan McKiernan looks ahead at a number of pedigree cattle sales taking place over the weekend.
SPONSOREDGetting through the first SBLAS audit
Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.
SPONSOREDNew for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®
Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.
SPONSOREDTechnology For Profit: a focus on Genetics in Galway
Conor O’Brien, along with his parents Mary and Vincent, milks 144 high-EBI Holstein cows in Loughrea, Co Galway.
SPONSOREDFarmer's trust in the quality and reliability of Flourish Calf
Trust in both protein quality and the brand are the primary criteria in selecting calf milk replacer in the case of a generational dairy farmer based near the northeast shore of Lough Neagh.
For daily news, mart prices and ePaper access from 6am on Thursday, subscribe for just €1
Trump tariffs: Dairygold and Tirlán urge cautious response
Michael Harte of Dairygold and John Murphy of Tirlán have called for a cool assessment of the US tariff threat before any action is taken.
Agriculture hardest hit by Trump tariffs
The 20% import duty on products from the EU will have significant knock-on effects.
US tariffs a reality Ireland has to grapple with – Heydon
Tariffs are economically counterproductive and disruptive for supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic, Minister Heydon has said.
Ornua warns US tariffs will have a negative impact on dairy farmers
Kerrygold is the second-biggest butter brand in the US, with Ornua stating that the US will remain a very important market.
https://api.farmersjournal.ie/v1/sponsoredcontent/spcontent.php?id=57&level=1&limit=1
![]()
SPONSORED
SPONSORED
Sustainability progress on Irish farms
Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.
Meath Farm Machinery draws Deere 6M demo days to a close
As John Deere’s new 6M tractors start arriving in Ireland, Meath Farm Machinery hosted a trio of open days showcasing the new 105hp to 275hp range, the last of which took place in Cavan.
Grammer to give old tractor seats a new lease of life
Grammer has launched a new spare parts service and extensive range of genuine spare parts, making it possible to rectify initial signs of wear on machine seats.
SPONSORED
New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
Auction results: choice land parcels exceed expectations
Landowners preparing to sell farms will be encouraged by the strong auction results seen in recent days.
Tillage and grass farm near M8 motorway
The c42.5ac holding will be offered at auction this month in a number of lots.
Small holding with views over Lough Corrib
The land is in permanent pasture and has been maintined in good condition.
Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season
Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.
West Clare farmer rewets peatland with county council
In the project, a blanket bog - home to two rare and protected birds, the merlin and hen harrier - is being rewetted to provide a wildlife sanctuary for rare habitats and species of concern.
Farm emissions estimates cut by 7%
Emissions had been previously overstated due their not being sufficient research to generate emissions estimates that accurately reflected Irish farming.
Minister vows to engage with farmers on renewables
Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy Darragh O'Brien said he will be meeting with stakeholders, including the IFA, to explore the opportunities for farmers in renewables.
Semi-state eyes up the Kildare gas site
I hear that country’s semi-state gas utility is among a pool of developers eyeing up the country’s only green gas injection point in Cush, Kildare.
Coillte and IFI publish agreement on nature restoration and climate action
The agreement will work to deliver conservation projects aimed at protecting, enhancing and restoring important ecosystems across Coillte’s forestry estate and Ireland’s inland waterways.
No EU requirement for forestry replanting
The present requirement to replant after clear felling is a major obstacle to afforestation in Ireland, claimed consultants.
Harmony holds high note in PLI rankings
The top four young Holstein sires in UK are all sired by Denovo 2776 Leeds.
Northern View: no let-up in buoyant beef trade
Base quotes for prime U-3 grading cattle are up again this week at NI factories.
Comment
Editorial: ‘shout out to the parents who don’t get it right all the time'
I want to be the mother who follows the advice from the likes of Lucy Wolfe and all those other sleep experts but hey, life happens.
Quality land in Clonaslee for auction
The ground will attract plenty of interest as it’s good quality and in a good location.
Small holding with views over Lough Corrib
The land is in permanent pasture and has been maintined in good condition.
Tillage and grass farm near M8 motorway
The c42.5ac holding will be offered at auction this month in a number of lots.
Seven lots for seven buyers at Four Mile House farm
Many pockets are catered for as guide prices for this farm range from €5,900/ac to €12,000/ac.
