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Budgets - let the Teagasc store lamb finishing calculator do the work

The calculator is beneficial to farmers completing budgets for purchasing store lambs, but it can be equally useful in helping to inform decisions on purchasing or selling lambs.

7 September 2024 MARKETS
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Winter finishers need 529p/kg to breakeven

Before committing to filling sheds with store cattle for winter finishing, farmers should complete a budget.

4 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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China's threat to Irish dairy exports

Individual member states cannot do solo trade deals with distant countries but must negotiate as a bloc.

28 August 2024 VIEWPOINTS

How transitioning to low chemical nitrogen perennial ryegrass affects dairy

The Ballyhaise open day took place on 24 July. The event highlighted the economic value and improved sustain-ability that can be achieved in the dairy sector.

31 July 2024 NEWS