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Calf prices ease slightly week on week

Concerns around ferry capacity and an increase in supply of beef-cross calves saw most calf prices ease slightly compared to last week, at marts across the country.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Contractor charges rise 5% for 2025

Contractor charges are experiencing a 5% rise for 2025, according to the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) annual price guide.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Calf birth registrations down by 46,000 head

In contrast to recent years, the reduction in births to date in 2025 is being driven by fewer births in dairy herds as opposed to suckler herds.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Irish beef access to Vietnam moves a step closer

This is very positive news which will contribute to the ongoing development of the Irish beef sector, Minister Grealish said.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Hungarian foot-and-mouth case not linked to cattle movements

It has now been just over a week since Hungary declared its first case of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease in 50 years.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Two farmers claim Troy Meats owes them for cattle killed months ago

More farmers have come forward to state they are waiting months for payment from Westmeath-based Troy Meats for cattle.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’

We asked suckler farmers to give their opinions on the row between the breed societies and the ICBF star rating system.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Friesian bull calf prices quadruple on 2024

Friesian bull calf prices have hit new heights as demand has seen their price become unrecognisable compared to other years. Mart managers are also reporting stronger interest in calves this year.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds

Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the main steps involved in checking over the fertiliser spreader, and outlines the importance of adjusting the spreader depending on the type of fertiliser being spread.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

Brendan and Ciarán Brady, Cootehill, Co Cavan, exemplify how two generations can work together to maximise both the efficiency and profitability of a family-run dairy farm.

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Calf prices ease slightly week on week

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Contractor charges rise 5% for 2025

Contractor charges rise 5% for 2025

MOST READ STORIES

Calf prices ease slightly week on week

Contractor charges rise 5% for 2025

Calf birth registrations down by 46,000 head

Irish beef access to Vietnam moves a step closer

Hungarian foot-and-mouth case not linked to cattle movements

Two farmers claim Troy Meats owes them for cattle killed months ago

Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’

Friesian bull calf prices quadruple on 2024

Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

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