Beef
Heavy bullocks average €3.27/kg at Kilkenny Mart
Kilkenny Mart hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Thursday, November 14, with over 800 head of cattle on offer....
Beef Technical
Beef
Reducing stress on suckler-bred stock when weaning
This time of the year is when suckler farmers usually wean calves from their cows and reducing stress in livestock...
Beef
Breeding ruminant livestock that produce less methane is achievable
Breeding ruminant livestock that produce less methane while, at the same time, achieving higher levels of performance, is feasible. It...
Beef
Factory quotes: Beef trade continues on firm footing
This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle have continued with prices remaining on firm footing and continued keen demand from...
Beef
Suckler-bred calf births approach 600,000 for 2024
Almost 600,000 (595,203) suckler-bred calves have been registered as of August 16 this year, according to latest figures from the...
Beef
Beef kill: Factory cow supplies up by 25,000 head this year
The number of cows slaughtered at Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) approved factories to date this year...
Beef
Factory quotes: Up to 10c/kg cut to cattle prices this week
This week’s factory quotes have seen up to 10c/kg cuts to cattle price, making it the second consecutive week beef...
Beef
DAFM: Advice to prevent bluetongue from entering Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued advice on preventing bluetongue from entering Ireland. This comes...
Beef
Suckler scheme training: Info on 7 modules to be completed
As part of the terms and conditions of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) suckler scheme, farmers are required to...
Beef
Net margins of different beef systems outlined at BEEF2024
The net margins from a range of different beef production systems have been outlined at the Teagasc open day BEEF2024...
Beef
Beef2024: 'Urgent need' for beef with low environmental impact
There is an “urgent need” for the beef sector to address consumer and policy demands for food with low environmental...
Beef
£18,000 paid for an in-calf heifer at Jalex Select sale
Almost 300 head of breeding commercial cattle were on offer in Randalstown, Co. Antrim on Saturday, June 8, for the...
Beef
Cattle trade from marts in the west and east of the country
A rising tide lifts all boats and such is the case in the cattle trade this week as news of...
Beef
Factory quotes: Beef price sees another 5c/kg increase
This week’s factory quotes have seen beef prices increase for the second consecutive week with supplies of finished cattle tightening...
N.Ireland
Controlling weeds in your paddocks this summer
Controlling weeds when they are at the most manageable stage is crucial, particularly now as grass growth has improved over...
Beef
Johne's disease: Protecting your calves against exposure
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against Johne’s...
Beef
Hereford bulls hit €4,700 at Nenagh show and sale
The Irish Hereford Breed Society (IHBS) hosted its final spring show and sale of the year at Central Auctions, Nenagh,...
Beef Technical
Time to consider summer dosing for dairy beef animals
As the summer grazing season is now in full swing farmers are being urged to consider dosing strategies for dairy...