Niall Claffey

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Niall is the beef specialist with AgriLand. The University College Dublin (UCD) graduate took up this post in September 2017. In this position, Niall covers technical and news content - at both a national and international level. Hailing from an agricultural background, he is involved in the running of a suckler farm in Westmeath. He also sits on the management team of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf-to-Beef Programme. Along with hands-on knowledge here in Ireland, Niall has significant experience in the international agricultural industry - in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and France. During his time in UCD, he travelled to New Zealand as part of his Professional Work Experience, gaining valuable knowledge on a dairy enterprise extending over 2,700ha. Upon finishing his degree in UCD, Niall travelled to Australia where he managed a large-scale beef enterprise. He also participated in sowing and harvesting for a season where he operated a wide range of machinery. When Niall returned home, he took up a position with Liffey Meats, working at their Ballyjamesduff site and also in France. Niall is also a council member of the Irish Grassland Association (IGA).

Beef trade: Negotiating power continues to lie with the farmer
Beef trade: Negotiating power continues to lie with the farmer

In the past week, the bite in the beef trade has continued – especially for farmers with in-spec steers and...

IGA Beef Event to take place online next week
IGA Beef Event to take place online next week

As a consequence of Covid-19 restrictions, the 2020 Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Beef Event is taking a slightly different approach, where...

Soil fertility: ‘The most important thing is actually the soil test itself’
Soil fertility: ‘The most important thing is actually the soil test itself’

David Kerr from Ballyfin, Co. Laois, recently took part in the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy Summer Tour live discussion. In...

‘Lime is vital; it doesn’t get the credit it deserves for what it does for land’
‘Lime is vital; it doesn’t get the credit it deserves for what it does for land’

“Lime is absolutely vital and doesn’t get the credit it deserves in terms of what it does for the land.”...

Why this Galway farmer chose a rotary over a herringbone parlour
Why this Galway farmer chose a rotary over a herringbone parlour

It’s been five years since the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy Summer Tour was held on the farm of Henry...

‘Focus on the areas that produce money; not areas like concrete that consume it’
‘Focus on the areas that produce money; not areas like concrete that consume it’

The Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy Summer Tour live discussion – which was hosted by AgriLand – featured David Kerr from Ballyfin,...

‘If you are going into a career in dairying, the best thing to do is work for someone else first’
‘If you are going into a career in dairying, the best thing to do is work for someone else first’

As part of the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy Summer Tour, IGA Dairy Committee chairman, Stuart Childs, facilitated a live...

IGA video recap: Who’s on tonight’s Dairy Summer Tour live discussion?
IGA video recap: Who’s on tonight’s Dairy Summer Tour live discussion?

With restrictions prohibiting large gatherings from taking place, the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy Summer Tour will take an online...

GrowthWatch: Keeping a close eye on pre-grazing covers
GrowthWatch: Keeping a close eye on pre-grazing covers

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald Mid-season weighing has been completed on the majority of the Teagasc Green Acres...

Beef trade: Strong factory demand continues
Beef trade: Strong factory demand continues

Factory agents continue to actively source prime cattle, with general quotes hovering around the 370-375c/kg mark for steers and 375-380c/kg...

Beef AI in Irish dairy herds witnesses continued growth
Beef AI in Irish dairy herds witnesses continued growth

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has released data analysing the AI inseminations in the dairy herd for the 2020...

Beef kill falls and prices rise
Beef kill falls and prices rise

Last week, some 35,731 cattle were slaughtered in Irish beef processing plants – representing a decrease of 1,366 head on...

Reminder: IGA 4-day online event starts Monday
Reminder: IGA 4-day online event starts Monday

With restrictions prohibiting large gatherings from taking place, the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy Summer Tour will take an online...

Assessing the fodder situation in Co. Kilkenny
Assessing the fodder situation in Co. Kilkenny

By Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme advisor Seán Cummins Although still in July, the winter feeding period –...

IGA Dairy Summer Tour moves online over 4 days
IGA Dairy Summer Tour moves online over 4 days

With restrictions prohibiting large gatherings from taking place, the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy Summer Tour will take an online...

GrowthWatch: Grass growth exceeding demand scenario welcomed
GrowthWatch: Grass growth exceeding demand scenario welcomed

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald Across the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme farms the rate at...

Beef trade: Uplift in prices for steers and heifers
Beef trade: Uplift in prices for steers and heifers

In the past week, the recent positivity in terms of price has continued – especially for farmers with in-spec steers...

Strong beef kill of 37,000 head
Strong beef kill of 37,000 head

Over 37,000 cattle were slaughtered last week in Irish beef exporting plants – a fall of 195 head when compared...