Feed costs

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

A continued decline in cattle availability combined with cheap grain and high beef price is encouraging feeders to bring cattle to heavier carcase weights.

MARKETS 31 January 2026

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

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Five steps to stay in control in 2026

Five steps to stay in control in 2026

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Pigs supply set to drop in 2026

Pigs supply set to drop in 2026

NEWS 7 January 2026

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

NEWS 23 November 2025

Finishing young bulls – good silage keeps costs down

Finishing young bulls – good silage keeps costs down

Finishing young bulls – good silage keeps costs down

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 November 2025

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Good spell of weather saves farmers millions

Good spell of weather saves farmers millions

Excellent ground conditions over most of Ireland are reducing costs and increasing output on livestock farms.

NEWS 31 May 2025

Profitability falls to 6c/kg on pig farms

Profitability falls to 6c/kg on pig farms

Pig farmers have endured price cuts totalling 32c/kg since July of this year.

NEWS 31 May 2025

What can buyers afford to pay for store cattle?

What can buyers afford to pay for store cattle?

Assessing future beef price scenarios is essential before buying store cattle at current prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 May 2025

Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

What is not clear is how much of this fall in beef output is related to the spike in world cereal prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

VIEWPOINTS 31 May 2025

Consider breakeven when purchasing store lambs

Consider breakeven when purchasing store lambs

For farmers considering buying store lambs, they should consider what the margin might actually be.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 May 2025

Moorepark 2025: progress being made but technical challenges still remain

Moorepark 2025: progress being made but technical challenges still remain

The Teagasc Moorepark Open Day took place in Cork on Wednesday where the future challenges around grass growth, costs of production and succession were met head on.

GRASS & FEEDING 31 May 2025

Struggling to manage grass - could temporary fencing provide a solution

Struggling to manage grass - could temporary fencing provide a solution

An escalation in input prices in recent years has put a greater focus on driving performance from a grass-based system, but some fencing options have also become more costly.

MANAGEMENT 31 May 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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