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Jalex jaw droppers sees highs of £11,500 for commercials

High-end heifers commanded big money, but value was to be got for less shapely heifers suitable for suckler to weanling operations.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

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Scintillating trade for Angus at Gigginstown House

Scintillating trade for Angus at Gigginstown House

PEDIGREE 20 April 2025

Milking cows average 3,119gns at Ivy dispersal

Milking cows average 3,119gns at Ivy dispersal

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 April 2025

My Farming Week: John Crawford, Dowra, Co Leitrim

My Farming Week: John Crawford, Dowra, Co Leitrim

My Farming Week: John Crawford, Dowra, Co Leitrim

FEATURE 2 April 2025

Farmer Writes: developing less tolerance for misery

Farmer Writes: developing less tolerance for misery

Farmer Writes: developing less tolerance for misery

FARMER WRITES 19 February 2025

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It’s better that Bóthar owns its history, the good and the bad - CEO

It’s better that Bóthar owns its history, the good and the bad - CEO

Áilish O'Reilly is the interim ceo of Bóthar, taking on the task of rebuilding a charity project that sent thousands of in-calf heifers to communities in need, before financial scandal struck.

NEWS 20 November 2024

Camera at the Mart: Ballintosig heifers steal the show in Corrin

Camera at the Mart: Ballintosig heifers steal the show in Corrin

There were three clearance sales in Corrin Mart on Friday last, one full and two part clearances and the renowned Ballintosig herd's heifers were the star attraction.

MARKETS 20 November 2024

High EBI females hotly sought after at Kealy dairy dispersal

High EBI females hotly sought after at Kealy dairy dispersal

Nevan McKiernan reports from Jamie and Lorraine Kealy's on-farm dispersal sale in Co Carlow.

BREEDING & HEALTH 20 November 2024

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairs soar to €5,050 in Ballinrobe

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairs soar to €5,050 in Ballinrobe

Martin Merrick reports from Cathal Kelly’s in-calf heifer sale in Ballinrobe, where the year’s trading finished on a high.

MARKETS 20 November 2024

Camera at the Mart: high milk solids driver of dairy sale

Camera at the Mart: high milk solids driver of dairy sale

In-calf heifers from dams with high percentages of milk solids were making a premium at the annual dairy sale in Corrin Mart last week.

MARKETS 20 November 2024

Farmer Writes: no water but all the rain

Farmer Writes: no water but all the rain

Water supply issues have created extra work on Tommy Moyles' farm at the weekend and he is now going to have to look at alternative water storage options.

FARMER WRITES 20 November 2024

Camera at the Mart: Brennan’s sale sees Blues to €7,000

Camera at the Mart: Brennan’s sale sees Blues to €7,000

Walter Brennan’s annual springer sale saw a 100% clearance, with a top price of €7,000 being paid for a Belgian Blue-cross in-calf heifer.

MARKETS 20 November 2024

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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