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The Turkish market has grown in importance to the Irish suckler industry. Just over…
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Last updated week ending 22nd April 2018
The number of dairy calves presented for sale at marts across the country has steadied in recent days. With the peak now over,…
A paddock system is key to grass growth, quality and utilisation. In Ireland, the national average grass growth on drystock farms stands at…
Charles Chavasse, area veterinary manager with Zoetis, outlines the importance of effectively treating worm infections in livestock In 1981, Kerry won the four…
In recent weeks, various marts have confirmed that they will be restricting the access of those attending sales to areas where cattle are…
The trade was brisk from start to finish for all types of stock at Carnaross Mart on Monday last (April 24). A large…
Following the news that a Mercosur delegation has arrived in Europe and is due to meet with EU officials this week, the trade…
This week, beef processing plants are starting negotiations at 400-405c/kg for steers and 410-415c/kg for heifers. Farmers, especially those with large numbers of…
Calving heifers at 24 months has raised some concerns among farmers in the past. There are many factors which deter farmers away from…
Delvin Mart’s weekly cattle sale took place on Thursday last (April 19). A mixture of farmers, feedlot buyers and exporters competed for cattle…
The news yesterday that the European Union is delisting 20 Brazilian meat and poultry plants from its authorised EU suppliers has provoked strong…
From talking to mart managers and representatives from the farm organisations, it is clear that there are two sides to the mart yard…
Member states have voted in favour of removing 20 Brazilian meat and poultry plants from the European Union’s list of authorised EU suppliers.…
It has been confirmed that “preliminary discussions” have recently taken place regarding the introduction of the mandatory electronic tagging (EID) of cattle. Some discussions…
Northern Ireland’s first case of bovine foetal deformity due to Schmallenberg virus in 2018 has been confirmed in a stillborn calf from a Co.…
Given the difficult ground conditions experienced on farms throughout the country, there are increased reports of sward damage. Many farmers are questioning the…
Fertiliser prices have remained steady since January, when AgriLand last did a round-up of prices. However, that steady price is also an expensive…
The 2017 winter seems to be finally coming to a close, with ground temperatures on the up and fertiliser spreaders busy in the…
