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Beef
Changes to breeding plan on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the changes being implemented on Tullamore farm for the 2024 breeding season.
8 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: exporters drive demand in Elphin
Adam Woods reports from Elphin Mart’s special weanling sale held last Monday.
8 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: beef breeds dominate Tullow calf sale
Trade for calves was solid at Tullow Mart for its weekly sale on Friday last, with a good selection of beef-cross calves going through the ring.
Calf prices: supply and demand sweet spot sees lift in prices for older calves
A decline in supply appears to be meeting a steady demand over the last week, resulting in the prices paid for calves aged between three and six weeks of age edging in an upward direction.
8 May 2024 Markets
From rugby field to show field
The Dealer hears a new hobby could be on the cards for this Irish rugby star.
8 May 2024 Dealer
Spanish demand for Irish calves increases
Spanish buyers continue to close the gap between themselves and the Dutch as the main outlet for Irish calves.
8 May 2024 News
My Farming Week: Seán Conneely, Bunatubber, Corrandulla, Co Galway
Seán Conneely farms with his father in Bunatober, Co Galway. Originally a suckler and sheep farm, they are converting to dairy.
8 May 2024 News
Dairy Management: grass growth and dairy beef bulls
Aidan Brennan goes through some of the requirements for the new dairy beef schemes in terms of what bulls qualify.
8 May 2024 Management
Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for stronger calves in Bandon
Tommy Moyles reports from this week's calf sale in Bandon Mart, where there was an excellent trade for stronger calves.
6 May 2024 Markets
Farmers told to read conditions of Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme
If applying to the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme, animals purchased must be genotyped, Sean Brosnan, ICOS Mart chair reminds farmers.
2 May 2024 News
Calf prices: slipping supply sees prices edge up slightly
A continuing fall-off in calf numbers at marts, combined with solid demand from both farmers and shippers, is resulting in calf prices moving upwards, reports Tommy Moyles.
1 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: quality lots a steady trade in Cashel
Shanon Kinahan reports from Cashel Mart, where a strong trade was recorded for suckler-bred lots, while calf numbers begin to fall.
1 May 2024 Markets