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Spotting an opening in the market, Martin Tumilty has moved from rearing stores to producing high-quality suckler replacements on his Co Down farm. Kieran Mailey reports.
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Over half the lots on offer at a recent suckler show and sale in Gortatlea sold for in excess of €2,000.
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The results from DEFRA’s annual June livestock survey saw the sheep flock fall by 4.3%, while the cattle herd declined by 2%.
Adapting to weather and land fragmentation are common obstacles that suckler farmers living in south Kerry have to overcome
Tommy Moyles recently met a number of younger suckler farmers in south Kerry. Over the next two weeks, we will hear their views on the challenges and opportunities for the sector in the area.
Scanning results are in for the heifers on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty while the consequences of the weather mean decisions regarding grazing keep changing.
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Suckler cow and calf outfits were in demand at a special sale in Camlough Mart on Tuesday 20 August.
Breeding activity should be low in spring-calving suckler herds, making it possible to remove the stock bull.
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The Limousin breed, in second position, narrowly edged out the number of Aberdeen Angus-sired cattle slaughtered in Department of Agriculture-approved plants.
Shanon Kinahan was on farm in Randalstown on Saturday for the biggest and best JALEX Select sale to date
