Dairy Technical
Good appetite among buyers at Ballyjamesduff sales
This week saw a decline in the numbers entered at Ballyjamesduff Mart’s weekly calf sale, which took place on Wednesday...
Calf Sales
Dairy Technical
Autumn calf sales kick-off at marts
The autumn-calving season has kicked off on farms, which means autumn calf sales are beginning to ‘kick-off’ at marts. Agriland...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Dairy Technical
Calf trade: Numbers holding at Enniscorthy Mart
On Wednesday (June 23) Enniscorthy Mart held it’s weekly calf sale, with 124 calves on offer at the Co. Wexford...
Beef Technical
Blessington Mart - Numbers ease as weather continues to hold
On Thursday (June 17) Agriland made the trip down to Co. Wicklow, to observe the trade at Blessington Mart, as...
Dairy Technical
Calf numbers holding strong at Enniscorthy as prices top €400/head
Enniscorthy Mart held its weekly calf sale on Wednesday (May 26), with 200 lots on offer on the day –...
Dairy
Improve your calves' saleability this spring
The 2021 spring-calving season is kicking off on dairy farms across the country, with calves beginning to be presented for...
Beef
Demand for calves continues into new year
The latest Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions and recent bad weather had lead to a cancellation of many sales planned for...
Dairy
Demand remains high for autumn-born calves at Bandon Mart
There were some 300 dairy-bred calves on offer at Bandon Mart on Monday (December 14). To get a bit of...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Beef
Friesian calves make up to €175/head, while continentals hit €440/head at Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy Mart held its weekly calf sale on Wednesday (November 25), which saw almost 100 calves presented for sale. According...
Beef
Angus bull calf tops the sale at €410 at Enniscorthy Mart
A small entry of just over 50 calves were presented for sale at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday last, August 12....
Agri Politics
Calls for 120-day TB testing calf exemption to be maintained
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA)...
Dairy
3 simple steps to maximise your chances of selling calves this season
The 2020 calving season is kicking off on dairy farms across the country, with calves beginning to be presented for...
Rural Life
Macra clubs called on to back 'Funky Calf Rug' challenge
Macra na Feirme clubs across the country have been called on to back the ‘Funky Calf Rug’ challenge ahead of...
Beef
Bumper week of calf sales on the cards...once the snow lifts
Storm Emma’s snow accumulations have caused disruptions to the mart trade this week and many marts were forced to abandon...
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Watch: Importance of transition period & early lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
