Michael Carey

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Michael is the beef specialist with AgriLand. He recently graduated from Dundalk Institute of Technology with an honours degree in Sustainable Agriculture. During his time there, he was one of the founding members of the college’s Agricultural Society (Ag Soc). He also held the role of treasurer for two years. He was appointed as AgriLand’s beef specialist in October 2020. In this role, Michael covers the technical side of the commercial beef industry, alongside the pedigree beef sector. He comes from a beef farming background, with commercial and pedigree Charolais beef sucklers taking pride and place on his home farm in Co. Westmeath. He previously worked for the Irish Charolais Cattle Society, where he was involved in several projects including the development of the society’s Youth Development Program. During his college work placement Michael worked for Gigginstown Angus, where he assisted in the running and operation of a large-scale pedigree Angus herd.

Pics and prices: Quality continental stores on offer at Granard Mart
Pics and prices: Quality continental stores on offer at Granard Mart

With buyers let back around the ring this week, it led to a rise in cattle numbers brought forward for...

Applying Covid-19 lessons to herd health management
Applying Covid-19 lessons to herd health management

On the second evening of Teagasc’s Virtual Beef Conference 2020 held on Wednesday (December 2), the theme up for discussion...

Beef trade: Factories remain hungry, as supplies continue to tighten
Beef trade: Factories remain hungry, as supplies continue to tighten

This week processors are continuing to seek prime cattle to complete orders in the lead up to Christmas. Agents are...

‘There is no point in over-feeding weanlings during housing’ – Teagasc research
‘There is no point in over-feeding weanlings during housing’ – Teagasc research

As part of Tuesday evening’s segment of Teagasc’s Virtual Beef Conference 2020, the topic on ‘achieving target performance for weanlings...

41% drop in gross margin on cattle-finishing farms in ‘no-deal’ Brexit
41% drop in gross margin on cattle-finishing farms in ‘no-deal’ Brexit

With the threat of Brexit looming closer each week, farmers now have to weigh up the potential risk factors which...

Mart report: Forward-cattle still in demand in the lead up to Christmas
Mart report: Forward-cattle still in demand in the lead up to Christmas

This week will see a slight bit of normality return to marts, as farmers will be permitted to stand socially...

ICBF publishes updated active bull lists
ICBF publishes updated active bull lists

The breeding season for autumn calving herds is well underway on suckler farms. For farmers using artificial insemination (AI) sires...

Making changes in calf housing to manage draughts
Making changes in calf housing to manage draughts

Following a recent visit to the farm of Patrick Marnell in Co. Kilkenny, it was impressive to see the simple...

Ringside buying at mart could boost trade for lighter store cattle – Brian Hogan
Ringside buying at mart could boost trade for lighter store cattle – Brian Hogan

Over 350 cattle on offer last Tuesday, (November 24) in Athenry Mart weekly sales – as dry cows along with ...

Tackling internal and external parasites on Teagasc Green-Acres farm
Tackling internal and external parasites on Teagasc Green-Acres farm

The housing period on cattle farms allows farmers the opportunity to get control on the internal parasites affecting their herd....

Beef Focus: Breeding 170 Stabiliser cows in Co. Meath
Beef Focus: Breeding 170 Stabiliser cows in Co. Meath

On the rich lands of the Boyne Valley, Paul and Joe Finnegan have established, what can only be described as...

Co. Meath breeder elected to Limousin council
Co. Meath breeder elected to Limousin council

Last Wednesday evening, November 25, the Irish Limousin Cattle Society (ILCS) hosted its first online annual general meeting (AGM). The...

Managing dairy-beef weanlings’ nutritional requirements this winter
Managing dairy-beef weanlings’ nutritional requirements this winter

Similar to a lot of cattle farms around the country, Jarlath and Austin Ruane have been preparing their herd for...

Teagasc to host virtual beef conference next week
Teagasc to host virtual beef conference next week

Next week, Teagasc will host the ‘Virtual Beef Conference 2020’ which aims to provide beef farmers with the latest up-to-date...

‘Prices factory agents are willing to pay in marts are way above quoted prices’
‘Prices factory agents are willing to pay in marts are way above quoted prices’

As beef prices received a slight lift across all grades of cattle this week, some farmers may start to consider...

Beef trade: Steers finally receive a lift in quotes
Beef trade: Steers finally receive a lift in quotes

Finally, this week farmers are beginning to see quotes rise across all age categories of animals. Some processors are finding...

Commercial weanling heifer sells for €7,400 at elite sale
Commercial weanling heifer sells for €7,400 at elite sale

A special sale of elite haltered commercial cattle was held last Saturday (November 21) at Stranorlar Mart in Co. Donegal....

Cow trade takes another setback in Northern Ireland
Cow trade takes another setback in Northern Ireland

There was little or no change in the prices offered for prime cattle last week in Northern Ireland, according to...