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My Farming Week: Jack Bergin, Killenaule, Co Tipperary
Amy Forde
Triplet calves on Jack Bergin's farm in Tipperary are flying it. He has been kept busy with neighbours calling in to see the new arrivals.
25 September 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: factories out filling feedlots
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country's marts.
23 September 2024 Markets
In pictures: forward cattle in demand at Bandon Mart
Factory and feedlot buyers ensured a solid trade at the store cattle show and sale at the west Cork mart on Monday, reports Tommy Moyles.
Dairy beef delivering for Meath family partnership
The father-and-son partnership of Aidan and Luke Maguire is working positively and delivering a net margin of over €700/ha, writes Shaun Diver.
11 September 2024 News
Rhapsody hits high note to win Diageo Baileys all-Ireland cow championship
Nevan McKiernan reports from the 2024 Diageo Baileys cow championship at Virginia Show on Wednesday.
22 August 2024 Pedigree
Factory buyers active for forward cattle
Heavy cattle were in demand at Gortatlea Mart on Friday with factory buyers on the lookout for forward cattle of all classes.
24 July 2024 Markets
Carbery backs Ballineen bullet
There's a few athletes with farming connections that will be competing in the Paris Olympics and the Dealer was wondering if readers know of any more.
10 July 2024 Dealer
Martbids Database: weanlings up and bullocks down
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
3 July 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: heavy cattle hold firm but lighter stock a tougher trade
While heavy factory-fit and forward types are holding firm in the ring, lighter or plainer stock are starting to slip in price.
26 June 2024 Markets
Friesian cattle account for 30% of cattle kill in 2023
The Limousin breed, in second position, narrowly edged out the number of Aberdeen Angus-sired cattle slaughtered in Department of Agriculture-approved plants.
23 June 2024 News
Beef trade on the up
Adam Woods has news of an increase in quotes in factories this week.
12 June 2024 Markets
Calf prices: supply and demand sweet spot continues
Calf prices have held their own this spring, as numbers continue to dwindle.
5 June 2024 Markets