Beef
Beef kill: Strong supply of cows continues into June
Latest beef kill figures show that while supplies of prime cattle have tightened significantly in recent weeks, the numbers of...
Beef News
Beef
ABP Monitor Farms: Update from Cork dairy and beef farm
The latest ABP Monitor Farm update comes from John Twohigs’ dairy and beef farm in Bandon, Co. Cork, where the...
N.Ireland
Delivering improved levels of sustainability in beef sector
Enhancing levels of sustainability within the beef sector has been recognised as a key climate change target for agriculture across...
Rural Life
Entries now open for 81st annual Virginia Show
The Virginia Show in Virginia, Co. Cavan, is set to return on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, with entries now open...
Beef
New project to demonstrate 'resilient' organic farming
A new Teagasc organic farming research project, Growing Resilient Organic Farming Systems (GROFarmS), is being undertaken to demonstrate to farmers...
Beef
Irish Hereford Breed Society seeks new breed secretary
The Irish Hereford Breed Society (IHBS) is seeking a new breed secretary to replace Louise Callan who has announced she...
Beef
BEEF2024: Over €1,300/ha net profit from dairy-beef possible
Dairy-beef systems can achieve net profits in excess of €1,300 net margin/ha according to Teagasc. At the BEEF2024 open day...
Beef
€24,000 raised for local charities by young Hereford breeders
Over €24,000 was raised and donated to local charities by young Hereford breeders who reared 11 calves on their home...
Dairy
Beef2024: Silage costing €50/bale to make this year
Round bale silage is costing over €50/bale to produce this year when land costs are taken into account, according to...
Beef
New MEPs have 'vital role' in blocking Mercosur deal - Gorman
The Beef2024 open day at Teagasc’s beef research centre at Grange, Co. Meath has heard that Ireland’s new crop of...
Beef
Beef2024 open day kicks off at Teagasc Grange
Beef farmers and stakeholders in the Irish beef industry are set to flock to the national biennial beef open day...
Rural Life
Denmark to move ahead with carbon emissions tax on livestock
The government of Denmark has agreed a suite of environmental measures for its agriculture and food producing sector which will...
Beef
Mart report: Latest look at cattle trade and prices
Northern customers continue to be strong contenders for prime cattle at marts in the Republic of Ireland and this coupled...
Beef
Factory quotes: How are beef prices looking this week?
This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle sees most price offerings remain at a similar level to last week, with...
Beef
Meath man selected as judge for prominent UK livestock expo
Judges from the UK and Ireland will take on the challenge of tapping out the winners from the best of...
Beef
ABP Longford event to focus on reseeding and calf to beef
The team from ABP Food Group’s sustainability initiative, the Advantage Beef Programme, is set to host a farm walk in...
Beef
Calf registration figures approach 2 million mark
As the mid-point of the year approaches, the number of calf births that have been registered with the Irish Cattle...
Beef
First of Irish beef to leave for South Korea by next month
The first Irish beef sold to customers in South Korea is set to be dispatched to the Asian country next...