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Sexed semen use in Ireland is expected to surpass the 400,000 straws mark by 2026 according to Teagasc, writes Aidan Brennan.
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For farmers considering rearing dairy beef calves for the first time, Kieran Mailey outlined some tips to follow this winter.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including news of another lift to beef quotes.
Speaking at Diary Day, Kevin Downing of the ICBF said that farmers will be able to view the CBV of calves entered in marts ahead of the sale from next week.
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If we cannot get good by-products at a competitive price, then we will unwillingly replace them with imported product which does nobody any good.
The outgoing Agriculture Minister points to his achievements as Minister, and explains his plans for the next government's spend on farming.
Fianna Fáil outlined that if it was returned to government, it would approve €300m over five years to expand the tillage sector.
Buyers were out in force at the weekly calf sale in Kilrea Mart, resulting in a flying trade across quality lots.
ICMSA livestock committee chair Michael O’Connell made the statement after Fleckvieh and Montbeliarde breed calves were excluded from the scheme.
There was a good turnout of dairy weanlings at the special show and sale for them in Bandon Mart this week with solid trade throughout.
