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.

Top price of €4,600 at Irish Hereford Premier Sale
Top price of €4,600 at Irish Hereford Premier Sale

The Irish Hereford Breed Society hosted its annual premier sale last Saturday (October 17), under what was certainly a changed...

Deadline to meet BDGP scheme requirement looms large
Deadline to meet BDGP scheme requirement looms large

One of the remaining deadlines for the first tranche of the Beef Data Genomics Program (BDGP) scheme falls on Saturday,...

Irish Hereford Breed Society to host ‘virtual calf show’
Irish Hereford Breed Society to host ‘virtual calf show’

The North Leinster Hereford Branch of the Irish Hereford Breed Society is planning to host the ‘Irish Hereford Virtual Calf...

Beef trade: Increased supply of cattle results in price halt
Beef trade: Increased supply of cattle results in price halt

As the grazing period draws to a close for cattle on many beef farms, it has resulted in large numbers...

Mart report: Strong demand for heavier store animals
Mart report: Strong demand for heavier store animals

In this article, we bring you a round up of some of the mart reports from sales that took place...

Preparing for Level 4 restrictions at Raphoe Mart
Preparing for Level 4 restrictions at Raphoe Mart

On Thursday (October 15) the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine issued new mart guidelines in relation to the Standard...

How have live exports fared so far this year?
How have live exports fared so far this year?

Live cattle exports play a vital role in underpinning prices at Irish marts right across the country. Up to the...

Strong farmer demand for lighter continental weanlings
Strong farmer demand for lighter continental weanlings

Carnaross Mart held its weekly sale of steers this week on Monday (October 12). Over 1,100 bullocks were entered into...

Irish Hereford Society prepares to host its premier sale
Irish Hereford Society prepares to host its premier sale

The Irish Hereford Society will be hosting its annual premier sale this Saturday (October 17) in Tullamore Mart beginning at...

Beef trade: Steer and heifer prices remain firm
Beef trade: Steer and heifer prices remain firm

From reports this week, we see processors holding firm, with quotes for quality assured steers and heifers residing around a...

Progressive Genetics releases its new dairy and beef sire catalogues
Progressive Genetics releases its new dairy and beef sire catalogues

Progressive Genetics has published its new dairy and beef catalogues ahead of the autumn/winter breeding period. The ‘Dairy Sires October...

Irish Limousin Cattle Society breed secretary steps down
Irish Limousin Cattle Society breed secretary steps down

The Irish Limousin Cattle Society (ILCS) confirmed on Friday (October 9) that the current breed secretary Paul Sykes is to...