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.

‘The cull cow met a fantastic trade this week’ – Auctioneer Denis O’Rourke
‘The cull cow met a fantastic trade this week’ – Auctioneer Denis O’Rourke

After the conclusion of the sale at Ballymahon Mart on Thursday, April 22, Agriland caught up with the auctioneer on...

Pics and prices: Super continental bullocks hit the rings at Ballymahon Mart
Pics and prices: Super continental bullocks hit the rings at Ballymahon Mart

If a farmer was looking to buy some quality continental store bullocks this week, Ballymahon Mart on Thursday (April 22),...

Solving issues with coccidiosis in calves this spring
Solving issues with coccidiosis in calves this spring

The issues of coccidiosis in calves is an issue that can re-occur each year in calves that have a bit...

Growth Watch: Maximising graze-outs for April to enhance grass quality
Growth Watch: Maximising graze-outs for April to enhance grass quality

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald During the month of April, focus on having a rotation length of 22-24...

‘Reducing age of slaughter may be the solution to avoid culling national herd’
‘Reducing age of slaughter may be the solution to avoid culling national herd’

One of the most topical items in the news at the moment is the climate action bill, with many debates...

Beef kill: Year-on-year cattle throughput behind by 10.5%
Beef kill: Year-on-year cattle throughput behind by 10.5%

The beef kill in 2021 is finding it hard to reach the cumulative figure achieved during the same period in...

Two Hereford bulls hit the €3,300 mark at Kilmallock Mart
Two Hereford bulls hit the €3,300 mark at Kilmallock Mart

The Irish Hereford Breed Society (IHBS) held their third spring sale of bulls last Friday (April 16), at Kilmallock Mart....

Calf trade: Solid demand for beef calves seems to continue
Calf trade: Solid demand for beef calves seems to continue

The rise in beef calf numbers seems to be matching the demand for these calves judging by the prices seen...

Beef Focus: Managing 180 pedigree cows at Gigginstown Angus
Beef Focus: Managing 180 pedigree cows at Gigginstown Angus

Large-scale pedigree farms are not plentiful around Ireland – there seems to be fewer herds exceeding the 100 cow head...

Beef trade: A new week brings a further rise in beef price
Beef trade: A new week brings a further rise in beef price

From speaking to farmers about the beef trade this week, the tone around prices at the moment is positive –...

Cattle marts: Dry cow trade moves up a gear in Carnew and Dowra
Cattle marts: Dry cow trade moves up a gear in Carnew and Dowra

The improvement in factory price quotes for dry cows is really gaining an edge on prices paid at marts over...

Getting dairy-beef calves ready for weaning
Getting dairy-beef calves ready for weaning

Farmers rearing dairy-beef calves this spring are getting to a stage where calves, which were purchased in the early months...

Grass advice: 3 tips to aid the grazing season on beef farms
Grass advice: 3 tips to aid the grazing season on beef farms

The grazing season is at mixed stages across the country, due to weather conditions and land type. Some farmers have...

Are your suckler cows in the right condition for breeding?
Are your suckler cows in the right condition for breeding?

With the breeding season soon getting into action in spring-calving suckler herds, farmers need to look at the condition of...

Prices peak at €6,600 – with a strong average for Limousin bulls in Athenry
Prices peak at €6,600 – with a strong average for Limousin bulls in Athenry

On Friday, April 16, Agriland made the trip to Athenry Mart, where the Irish Limousin Cattle Society (ILCS) hosted a...

Silage quality: Focus on making high DMD first-cut silage
Silage quality: Focus on making high DMD first-cut silage

The preparation for first-cut silage is beginning on some farms. It is important that, with the rising costs of getting...

Hereford sale topped at €3,400 in Nenagh
Hereford sale topped at €3,400 in Nenagh

The Irish Hereford Breed Society (IHBS) hosted one of its spring sales at Nenagh Mart last Saturday, April 10. Looking...

Store cattle prices ‘well ahead’ of last week at Dungarvan Mart
Store cattle prices ‘well ahead’ of last week at Dungarvan Mart

In Dungarvan Mart on Monday (April 12) the trade had more of a bite to it and clients were more...