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).

Farmers urged to know the value of their beef
Farmers urged to know the value of their beef

Key figures in the Irish beef industry spoke with AgriLand at the National Ploughing Championships earlier this week. The topics discussed included: beef...

Novel ‘3 in 1’ trailer launched at the ‘Ploughing’
Novel ‘3 in 1’ trailer launched at the ‘Ploughing’

A&W Engineering, an Irish manufacturer of “heavy-duty” trailers, is currently launching its new ‘3 in 1’ trailer at the National Ploughing...

Some good news on the beef price front
Some good news on the beef price front

Like last week, beef cattle prices have remained steady as factories are finding it difficult to source stock. The dry...

Cattle marts: Deteriorating weather fails to dampen mart trade
Cattle marts: Deteriorating weather fails to dampen mart trade

Despite deteriorating weather conditions in some areas, the cattle trade has remained very strong for all stock in recent days....

Further drop in EBI values of top dairy bulls
Further drop in EBI values of top dairy bulls

The EBI (Economic Breeding Index) value of some of the country’s top bulls has dropped following the latest ICBF (Irish...

Top-quality breeding hoggets hit €212/head
Top-quality breeding hoggets hit €212/head

The trade for breeding stock – especially ewes and hoggets – has improved at marts in recent days. According to...

Weanling sales kick into gear – prices of over €3/kg achieved
Weanling sales kick into gear – prices of over €3/kg achieved

Weanlings sales have kicked into gear across the country this week and good clearances for all cattle have been reported....

Pottinger: Soil and grassland options at this year’s ‘Ploughing’
Pottinger: Soil and grassland options at this year’s ‘Ploughing’

Pottinger will showcase a plethora of implements from its arable and grassland equipment ranges at next week’s National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co....

Increase in numbers drives factory price drop
Increase in numbers drives factory price drop

Spring lamb prices continue to remain under pressure and most factories are offering 460-480c/kg (including QA bonuses) to secure supplies....

Tractor sales finally on the rise but overall figures ‘low’
Tractor sales finally on the rise but overall figures ‘low’

There is some positive news for the machinery dealers of Ireland. It is reported that 129 new tractors were sold...

‘Award-winning’ Cyclone mower cuts a path to the ‘Ploughing’
‘Award-winning’ Cyclone mower cuts a path to the ‘Ploughing’

Major Equipment Intl has expanded its “award-winning” Cyclone mower line-up with 2.8m, 4.2m and 5.6m models, which will feature at...

Slurry technology to ‘cut and dribble’ its way to the ‘Ploughing’
Slurry technology to ‘cut and dribble’ its way to the ‘Ploughing’

Mastek, an Irish manufacturer of low-emission slurry spreading machinery, is launching three new features for its range of Slurry Mate...

Sheep marts: Farmers on the look out for stores
Sheep marts: Farmers on the look out for stores

With factory prices dropping around the country, there was little change in the trade at sheep marts in recent days....

Have you considered share farming?
Have you considered share farming?

The Irish dairy industry is going through an exciting evolution. The abolition of milk quotas in April 2015 has paved...

Beef price cuts finally come to a halt
Beef price cuts finally come to a halt

After severe price cuts over the past six-to-eight weeks, it now appears that the tidal wave of pressure being applied...

Cattle marts: The latest prices from across the country
Cattle marts: The latest prices from across the country

Cattle marts across the country have all reported good clearances in recent days. Again, large numbers were recorded at various...

World’s largest machinery exhibition: Should you be there?
World’s largest machinery exhibition: Should you be there?

Agritechnica, the world’s largest agricultural machinery exhibition, is fast approaching. It will take place in Hanover, Germany, from November 12...

Weanlings take centre stage at marts across country
Weanlings take centre stage at marts across country

This week saw weanling shows and sales take place in various marts across Ireland. Feedback has been positive with large...