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Pedigree
Castlewood Uranus ET tops Tuam spring sale
Shanon Kinahan
Shanon Kinahan was in Tuam Mart for the Irish Charolais Cattle Society spring sale.
4 May 2024 Management
Five tips to keep on top of grass quality in May
Grass growth is increasing and will exceed demand during May. Outlined are five tips to keep on top of grass quality over the coming weeks.
2 May 2024 News
US beef mince tests negative for bird flu
Some 30 samples of beef mince taken from retail outlets tested negative for the disease.
New UFU president digs in on bovine TB
The new president of the Ulster Farmers' Union has made clear his position on bovine TB.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Aberdeen Angus YDP finals come to Ireland
This year's finals will take place in Mid-Tipp Mart, Thurles, on Saturday 28 September and the competition is open to all young breeders.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Get the glad rags on - it's showtime
It's been eight long months but it's finally time to dust off the white coat and the show boots, writes Shanon Kinahan.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Rocket Explorer flies to €5,500
Shanon Kinahan was in Tullamore Mart on Friday evening for the Irish Simmental Cattle Society Spring Sale of bulls and heifers
1 May 2024 Pedigree
In pictures: Super trade for heavy stores at Keady Mart
Heavy fleshed heifers and bullocks were in demand at the weekly cattle in Keady Mart.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Imports lag behind 'world leading' Red Tractor scheme
David Wright outlines the key findings of a report, which compared Red Tractor to assurance schemes from Australia and New Zealand.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Camera at the Mart: super store trade in Bandon
Grass buyers were out in numbers at Bandon Mart and created solid demand for yearling cattle, while forward stores and heavy cows were targeted by feed lot and factory buyers.
1 May 2024 Markets
NI Trends: price deals to be made on prime cattle; lamb price steadies
Good-quality in-spec cattle are getting harder to source and there are deals to be made. After an electric start to the trade, lamb prices have steadied this week.
1 May 2024 Markets
Factories move to cut sheep prices
Sheep processors are applying price pressure on hoggets and lambs ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland