The first buildings focus of 2020 saw AgriLand pay a visit to a new cubicle and calving shed in Crookstown, Co....
January 11, 2020
Data released by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) shows that the national suckler cow herd totals just 934,273 cows...
January 6, 2020
A suckler herd clearance sale will be taking place at Ballyjamesduff Mart, Co. Cavan, this evening, Wednesday, December 4. The...
December 4, 2019
The calving season on approximately 20% of the majority of Irish suckler farms that operate an autumn-calving system has drawn...
November 4, 2019
Figures have indicated to a slight reduction in the number of calves registered to suckler cows during the month of...
November 3, 2019
Located in Grange, Co. Meath, the Derrypatrick Herd is a suckler-to-beef operation. Its primary objective is to evaluate suckler calf-to-beef production...
October 10, 2019
In 2018, the average gross margin per hectare earned on single suckling enterprises is estimated to have been €381/ha, a...
May 14, 2019
The calving period on suckler farms across the country is well underway. And, from talking to suckler farmers around the...
March 31, 2019
A Simmental cross cow has ‘broke the scales’ and – against the odds – given birth to a 208lb (94kg)...
March 29, 2019
Any initiative to get EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for beef should be focused on developing a niche for...
March 6, 2019
Father/son farming duo in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, James and Nelson Alexander will host an open day this Saturday, March 9,...
March 5, 2019
The calving season on approximately 20% of Irish suckler farms that operate an autumn-calving system has drawn to a close....
October 21, 2018
Calving may seem like a long way away for spring-calving suckler herds, but winter management is key to the success...
October 19, 2018
Shane and Joanne Bowers run a pedigree Aubrac herd in Shrubbywood, Co. Westmeath. Both Shane and Joanne work off-farm, but...
October 11, 2018
The current range of supports available to suckler farmers, together with ensuring market access to as many markets as possible, are...
September 27, 2018
Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 23% of progeny...
June 3, 2018
By now, early-calving suckler cows will have commenced cycling and the majority of suckler herds will start breeding in the...
May 20, 2018
The calving period on suckler farms across the country is well underway. However, the inclement and adverse weather – in...
March 30, 2018
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