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Farmers view SCEP weight snub as double standards

The issue of ICBF not including farmer recorded weights in SCEP rose its head at the Irish Farmers Journal Suckler roadshow event in west Cork on Tuesday evening.

29 January 2025 NEWS
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Five basics to include in calving kit

Stocking up on the basics before calving time is a must on all suckler farms. Outlined are some examples of things to include in the calving kit.

25 January 2025 MANAGEMENT
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Farmer Writes: best-laid plans can well and truly go away

Farming is never short of surprises, as Tommy Moyles found out on his farm recently. Best laid plans to increase slurry storage were impacted by rain from an unaccustomed direction.

22 January 2025 FARMER WRITES

Start date for new suckler scheme set

The recent agreement on a draft budget by the NI Executive has given DAERA “security to move forward” with the new scheme.

1 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Sucklers steal the show in Newport Christmas sale

Well-bred dairy in-calf heifers made over €1,500 each and well-bred suckler in-calf heifers made upwards of €1,800 each at Newport Mart's annual Christmas sale in Tipperary.

27 December 2024 MARKETS
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Five jobs to get sheds ready for spring calving

With spring calving just around the corner, outlined are five jobs to prepare sheds for one of the busiest times of the year.

25 December 2024 MANAGEMENT
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EU beef output to fall over next decade

The EU is forecast to be home to almost 8% fewer sucklers in 10 years' time as environmental regulations and low profitability impact beef farmers.

18 December 2024 NEWS
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Hundreds of farmers exit suckler sector

Suckler cow numbers in NI had shown signs of stabilising in recent years.

18 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Record 50,000 drop in suckler cow numbers

Adam Woods has the latest on suckler numbers and what direction they are headed

11 December 2024 MARKETS