Beef
Vets face pressure to prescribe antimicrobials 'more responsibly'
Research has shown that vets maintain that anything that could speed up diagnosis would be a huge advantage on farms....
Beef
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...
Beef
TB: Over 4,800 herds bought in cattle in previous two years prior to restriction
Of the 5,242 herds restricted for bovine tuberculosis (TB) up to June, 4,800 of these herds had bought in cattle...
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...
Rural Life
Top prizes announced for beef farming photography
Winners have been announced in both the adult and junior category of the 2024 ‘This is Beef Farming’ photography competition...
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
Research: 'Difficult decisions' on 'whether to prioritise milk or beef output'
New research has determined there are “difficult decisions to be made on whether to prioritise milk or beef output” in...
Dairy
Early concerns raised over 2024 silage stocks
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Munster Regional chair Conor O’Leary has raised concerns about the amount of silage which may...
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
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...
N.Ireland
Should NI's entire cattle population be genotyped?
Genotyping Northern Ireland’s entire cattle population will help revolutionise its dairy and beef sectors, according to the chair of the...
Beef
Australian cattle herd size estimates amended to show increase
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has significantly revised its estimates of the beef cattle herd in Australia. This is...
Beef
ABP Angus Youth Challenge recognised at NI awards
The ABP Angus Youth Challenge has been recognised for developing the skills of young people in Northern Ireland with a...
Agri-Business
Aldi forms new €125 million contract with Dawn Meats
Aldi Ireland has today (Monday, June 17) announced a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats, worth €25 million...
Beef
Focus: Straight-talking Mayo suckler farmer hosts IGA beef event
Hundreds of farmers and agri-industry personnel flocked to Ballinrobe, Co, Mayo, on Tuesday evening, June 11, for the Irish Grassland...
Environment
Johnstown Castle open day to showcase sustainable technologies
The Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Centre at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford will host an open day focused...
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...