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Pneumonia: The enemy of weanlings

September 21, 2018

Over the autumn months, a number of weanling-focused tasks are due to take place, such as: weaning; de-horning; castration if necessary; housing; and…

Beef trade: Downward price pressure hampering farmers

September 17, 2018

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At last week’s Dairygold Beef Expo in Fermoy Mart, beef farmers and finishers in attendance were told about the importance of sustainability and…

Calf registrations: What breeds are up and which are on the decline?

September 17, 2018

Beef

Dairy expansion is continuing in Ireland, while the suckler-beef sector remains under pressure. As of August 31, 2018, 752,506 calves were registered to…

Sommet de l’Elevage: A must for any livestock farmer

September 13, 2018

With 1,500 exhibitors from 32 countries occupying 180,000 m² of show space, 2,000 animals and 95,000 visitors from the farming industry, the Sommet…

First 25t container of Irish beef reaches China

September 12, 2018

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The first 25t container of Irish beef has recently reached Chinese shores, Bord Bia has confirmed. The product, from ABP, was purchased by…

Beef trade: No let up in pressure from processors

September 11, 2018

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Beef processors are keeping the pressure on finishers, while the weekly kill continues to increase. During the week ending September 2, some 36,888…

What growth response can I expect from spreading nitrogen this autumn?

September 9, 2018

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It is well documented that every blade of grass that an animal eats represents a saving on winter feed costs and will have…

‘The cattle market is no longer simple; once it was only dictated by weather’ – Candler

September 8, 2018

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If there’s one thing that’s certain is that farmers are operating with an air of caution around cattle marts throughout the country. It…

Meat processors urged to be ‘conscious’ of the difficulties facing farmers

September 7, 2018

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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, thinks meat processors need to be conscious of the difficulties facing farmers when…

10 steps to reach finishing weight faster

September 6, 2018

By Richard Dudgeon, regional manager, Alltech, Northern Ireland Many people will remember 2018 as a year of extreme weather challenges, including an extended…

‘Direct payments to beef farmers must increase due to Brexit disruption’ – economist

September 3, 2018

Agri-Business

The European Union must look at increasing direct payments to Irish beef farmers to reflect the price impact of Brexit, a leading agri-food…

Beef price: How do Irish heifer prices fair against other countries in Europe?

September 1, 2018

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During the summer months, Irish beef farmers have been subjected to a series of price cuts from meat processors right across the board.…

Keep an eye out for grass tetany with cooler night temperatures

September 1, 2018

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Grass tetany is caused by a magnesium (Mg) deficiency, which can occur when animals are grazing heavy, lush, low-fibre paddocks. Cows are most…

Irish beef exports will require EU supports post-Brexit – agri economist

August 30, 2018

Agri-Business

Irish beef exports will require EU supports post-Brexit, according to leading agri-food economist and former chairman of Meat Industry Ireland (MII) Ciaran Fitzgerald.…

Mart trade: Firm demand for forward-type cattle

August 28, 2018

Beef

Similar to weeks gone by, forward, short-keep cattle are in demand among customers at marts across the country. Continental heifers and bullocks weighing…

Beef trade: Factories keeping the pressure on base quotes

August 27, 2018

Beef

The weekly kill increased by 3,630 head during the week ending August 19. This is mainly due to beef processors returning to a…

Keep an eye out for bloat in cattle on lush, high-clover swards

August 26, 2018

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The recent wet weather has decreased soil moisture deficits and allowed grass growth levels to turn in favour of farmers in some parts…

Infrastructure focus: Investing in machinery and a paddock system in Co. Laois

August 19, 2018

Beef

Farming just outside Ballyroan, Co. Laois, John Mulhall operates a dairy store-to-beef system in conjunction with a tillage enterprise; grain is sold off-farm…

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