Suckler cows

Beef Management: grass growth, rush control and worm issues

In this week's Beef Management, Adam Woods takes a look at grass growth, rush control, bloat and an increase in worm activity.

MANAGEMENT 16 July 2025

News 2

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

NEWS 10 July 2025

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

NEWS 9 July 2025

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

Factory feeders light up mart trade

Factory feeders light up mart trade

Factory feeders light up mart trade

MARKETS 9 July 2025

Finding a new way in Fermanagh

Finding a new way in Fermanagh

Adam Woods reports from the Ulster Grassland Society annual summer beef meeting, which took place in Fermanagh at the end of June.

BREEDING & HEALTH 30 April 2025

My Farming Week: Gerry, Anne and Cian Beirne, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

My Farming Week: Gerry, Anne and Cian Beirne, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

On this edition of My Farming Week, we spoke to Gerry, Anne and Cian Beirne, who run a suckler and beef farm in partnership in Co Roscommon.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Over €30,000 raised to buy ATV for young farmer

Over €30,000 raised to buy ATV for young farmer

Michael Barry from Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, has never walked unaided - but likes to travel around his farm to see his cows.

FEATURES 30 April 2025

Camera at the Mart: high prices for heifers in Granard

Camera at the Mart: high prices for heifers in Granard

Adam Woods reports from Granard Mart's weekly weanling sale last Monday night in County Longford.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: heifer breeding ticked off the to do list

Farmer Writes: heifer breeding ticked off the to do list

The first round of breeding is complete on the replacement heifers on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork, and a bit of planning made the job easier than first expected.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: calving wraps up as breeding is on the horizon

Farmer Writes: calving wraps up as breeding is on the horizon

The 2025 calving season came to a close for Tommy Moyles at the weekend and attention now switches to breeding and 2026s calving.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: enjoy this spell while it lasts

Farmer Writes: enjoy this spell while it lasts

The yard work is beginning to wind down on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty but already eyes are starting to turn to 2026.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

SPONSORED

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

LOAD MORE STORIES