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Beef
Over €6/kg required for winter finishers
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports on Teagasc publishing their Winter finishing budgets this week
18 September 2024 News
Huge risk in winter finishing
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef finishing budgets published by Teagasc.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Winter finishers need 529p/kg to breakeven
Before committing to filling sheds with store cattle for winter finishing, farmers should complete a budget.
Forecasts show increase in winter cattle supplies
Data shows an increase in beef cattle numbers on NI farms at the start of September which are destined for slaughter this year.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Sucklers or sheep: which left biggest margins?
Adam Woods takes a look at the Tullamore Farm financial performance for 2023.
31 July 2024 Breeding & health
Suckler incomes set to rise in 2024 - Teagasc
Beef, dairy, sheep and pig farms are likely to see improved margins and incomes in 2024, while tillage farms may face a tougher financial year, Teagasc has said.
30 July 2024 News
Cattle forecast points to increase in supply
Industry forecasts show an increase in beef cattle standing on NI farms when compared to the previous year.
12 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Teagasc to host open day at Johnstown Castle
The open day will demonstrate technologies and practices for efficient, environmentally sustainable, profitable and more resilient farming systems, and the supports available to implement them.
12 June 2024 News
Factories facing backlash on beef price pull
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
13 May 2024 Markets
Cautious optimism for beef trade in 2024
After one of the worst spring seasons in many years, the outlook is beginning to improve for beef farmers as live exports surge.
Beef prices: factories make move to pull quotes
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for factory finished animals.
15 April 2024 Markets