Michael Geary

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Technical Sheep and Buildings Specialist

Michael comes from a beef background in Co. Galway with a keen interest in the beef and sheep sectors. He holds a degree in Animal Science and was the auditor of the UCD Agriculture Society in 2018/2019 where €65,000 was raised for charity. He has gained valuable experience across the agriculture industry, working on progressive sheep and beef farms whilst also working on a large-scale dairy farm in the US.

Sheep Focus: A preview of what’s on offer at the Big Boy Ram Sale next week

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Sheep Focus: A preview of what’s on offer at the Big Boy Ram Sale next week

The Big Boy Ram Sale, which is heading into its third year of existence, is set to take place next...
Pics and prices: Factory lamb prices take a hit at Ballymote Mart

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Pics and prices: Factory lamb prices take a hit at Ballymote Mart

A strong entry of over 850 sheep – which included over 100 breeding ewe and ewe hoggets – were presented...
Sheep marts: Lambs easier by up to €4-5/head in places

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Sheep marts: Lambs easier by up to €4-5/head in places

Speaking to some mart managers over the past week, the trade for heavy and store lambs was easier, with prices...
Sheep trade: Prices come under pressure as throughput increases

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Sheep trade: Prices come under pressure as throughput increases

Late last week, prices, for the first time in a number of weeks, started to come under pressure for lambs....
Milk Price Tracker: Which co-op topped the charts for June’s milk supplies? Find out…

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Milk Price Tracker: Which co-op topped the charts for June’s milk supplies? Find out…

The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by AgriLand and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – details milk prices from the most...
Might be time to think about pulling out the bull

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Might be time to think about pulling out the bull

As we draw closer to the end of July, the breeding season will be coming to an end on many...
‘A May-calving cow will cost you €200/head more compared to a February calver’

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‘A May-calving cow will cost you €200/head more compared to a February calver’

Late-calving cows or stragglers as they are often known as can be commonly found in dairy herds and, in some...
Buildings Focus: New accommodation for up to 140 calves in Co. Cork

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Buildings Focus: New accommodation for up to 140 calves in Co. Cork

In this week’s Buildings Focus, AgriLand caught up with Dick and Eoghan O’Neill from just outside Ballymacoda, in Co. Cork,...
Dairy Focus: Milking 265 Holstein Friesian cows just off the coast of Co. Cork

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Dairy Focus: Milking 265 Holstein Friesian cows just off the coast of Co. Cork

Farming just off the coast of Co. Cork near Ballymacoda, Dick and Eoghan O’Neill, along with their neighbour Barty O’Sullivan,...
Growth rates continue to exceed demand on many farms across the country

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Growth rates continue to exceed demand on many farms across the country

Speaking to farmers over the last week or so, grass growth continues to exceed demand on many farms across the...
Store lambs the highlight of the sale at Roscommon Mart

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Store lambs the highlight of the sale at Roscommon Mart

Just over 600 sheep were on offer at Roscommon Mart on Wednesday, July 22, which mainly consisted of store lambs....
‘Achieving high performance will be difficult without the right genetics’

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‘Achieving high performance will be difficult without the right genetics’

With a host of breeding sales set to take place over the coming weeks, attention will quickly turn to buying...
Sheep marts: Lamb trade continues to thrive, especially for store lambs

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Sheep marts: Lamb trade continues to thrive, especially for store lambs

A strong, great, excellent and firm trade were some of the words that mart managers described the trade for sheep...
Sheep trade: Sheep kill exceeds the 60,000 head mark for the 5th week in a row

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Sheep trade: Sheep kill exceeds the 60,000 head mark for the 5th week in a row

At the moment, the lamb trade continues on a positive note. Base quotes for lambs are hovering around the €5.35-5.50/kg...
Dairy Focus: Milking 46 cows through a 6-unit parlour in Co. Mayo

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Dairy Focus: Milking 46 cows through a 6-unit parlour in Co. Mayo

Farming just outside Cong in Co. Mayo, father-and-son team Tim and Tom Clesham run a dairy herd consisting of 46...
Dairy management: Improving the quality of pastures and reseeding

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Dairy management: Improving the quality of pastures and reseeding

Grass growth rates have exceeded demand on farms right across the country over the last few weeks; however, this has...
Buildings Focus: A new 43-cubicle shed for an expanding dairy herd in Co. Mayo

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Buildings Focus: A new 43-cubicle shed for an expanding dairy herd in Co. Mayo

In this week’s Buildings Focus, AgriLand spoke to dairy farmer Tom Clesham, from Cong, in Co. Mayo, about his new...
Is pre-mowing paddocks worthwhile or is it a waste of time?

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Is pre-mowing paddocks worthwhile or is it a waste of time?

At this stage of the season, keeping good-quality grass in front of cows can be an issue – as grass...