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Jalex heifers hit £18,000 at on-farm sale

The latest production sale from the Jalex herd saw a maiden heifer top the trade at an extraordinary price of £18,000.

30 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Breeders choice sale heads to Elphin

Preview of the much-anticipated sale of breeding heifers in Elphin mart at the weekend.

30 October 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH
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Shrinking cow herds means trouble ahead for factories

Falling cattle numbers in Ireland and Europe means surplus processing capacity

27 October 2024 NEWS

Helen Sharp: capturing the beauty of our native breeds

See native breeds from a new perspective with equine photographer Ruth Chamberlain.

23 October 2024
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Farmer Writes: a good trade for weanlings

After weighing up the pros and cons of keeping our pedigree bull over the winter and selling him in spring, it was decided to bring him to a general mart sale.

23 October 2024
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Suckler Marts Roadshow launched

Adam Woods has all the details of a suckler marts roadshow taking place around the country over the next few weeks

23 October 2024
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Slatabogie heifer calves sell to 5,500gns

An on-farm production sale of breeding heifers from Slatabogie Holsteins saw heifer calves top the trade at 5,500 guineas

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

My Farming Week: Michael Connell, Inchbofin Island, Co Westmeath

Michael Connell is a suckler farmer on Inchbofin Island on Lough Ree. He owns the Island which spans 76ac, it has been uninhabited since his uncle died in 2018.

23 October 2024 NEWS
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Aiming for high health this winter

Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s special indoor health management focus.

23 October 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH