Beef
DAFM: Advice to prevent bluetongue from entering Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued advice on preventing bluetongue from entering Ireland. This comes...
Beef Technical
Beef
Suckler scheme training: Info on 7 modules to be completed
As part of the terms and conditions of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) suckler scheme, farmers are required to...
Beef
Net margins of different beef systems outlined at BEEF2024
The net margins from a range of different beef production systems have been outlined at the Teagasc open day BEEF2024...
Beef
Beef2024: 'Urgent need' for beef with low environmental impact
There is an “urgent need” for the beef sector to address consumer and policy demands for food with low environmental...
Beef
£18,000 paid for an in-calf heifer at Jalex Select sale
Almost 300 head of breeding commercial cattle were on offer in Randalstown, Co. Antrim on Saturday, June 8, for the...
Beef
Cattle trade from marts in the west and east of the country
A rising tide lifts all boats and such is the case in the cattle trade this week as news of...
Beef
Factory quotes: Beef price sees another 5c/kg increase
This week’s factory quotes have seen beef prices increase for the second consecutive week with supplies of finished cattle tightening...
N.Ireland
Controlling weeds in your paddocks this summer
Controlling weeds when they are at the most manageable stage is crucial, particularly now as grass growth has improved over...
Beef
Johne's disease: Protecting your calves against exposure
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against Johne’s...
Beef
Hereford bulls hit €4,700 at Nenagh show and sale
The Irish Hereford Breed Society (IHBS) hosted its final spring show and sale of the year at Central Auctions, Nenagh,...
Beef Technical
Time to consider summer dosing for dairy beef animals
As the summer grazing season is now in full swing farmers are being urged to consider dosing strategies for dairy...
Beef
ABP Demo Farm results of trial on milk-feeding calves
A total of 195 calves have been weaned off milk on the ABP Demo Farm as of Wednesday, April 1,...
Beef
Factors to consider before buying a new stock bull
This time of year sees many spring-calving suckler and dairy herds in the market for a new stock bull, and...
Dairy Technical
Should farmers 'bulk up' silage during the first cut?
Teagasc is advising farmers to avoid “bulking up” the first cut of silage, as this may prove to be a...
Dairy
Advice: Risks when agitating and spreading slurry
Teagasc is reminding farmers of the risks involved when agitating and spreading slurry as the “challenging” start to 2024 has...
Dairy Technical
Calf trade: Online trade very active for strong calves at Gortatlea
After a somewhat slower start, the calf trade has very much taken off as it hits peak calf sales, with...
Dairy Technical
Dairy-beef: What are calf buyers looking for?
Based on the trade for dairy-beef calves across the country, it is evident that some changes have occurred. The introduction...
Dairy Technical
Positive trend and outlook for calf trade in marts
The demand for strong, well-fed calves is continuing to grow, with the calf trade and sales in marts very much...