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SCSI/Teagasc report: €381/ha gross margin for suckling enterprises

May 14, 2019

In 2018, the average gross margin per hectare earned on single suckling enterprises is estimated to have been €381/ha, a 19% decrease on…

How should I be managing and feeding my suckler cows after calving?

March 31, 2019

Beef

The calving period on suckler farms across the country is well underway. And, from talking to suckler farmers around the country, the season…

Canadian cow gives birth to whopping 94kg calf

March 29, 2019

Beef

A Simmental cross cow has ‘broke the scales’ and – against the odds – given birth to a 208lb (94kg) live calf in…

PGI status should be given to ‘less intensive’ suckler systems

March 6, 2019

Beef

Any initiative to get EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for beef should be focused on developing a niche for animal welfare friendly,…

Video: Ulster farmer to put 900 heifers ‘on the market’ this Saturday

March 5, 2019

Beef

Father/son farming duo in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, James and Nelson Alexander will host an open day this Saturday, March 9, taking place on…

Nutrition and body condition critical for getting autumn-calving cows back in calf

October 21, 2018

Beef

The calving season on approximately 20% of Irish suckler farms that operate an autumn-calving system has drawn to a close. Figures have pointed…

What should I feed my spring-calving cows and heifers this winter?

October 19, 2018

Beef

Calving may seem like a long way away for spring-calving suckler herds, but winter management is key to the success of the calving…

€40/suckler cow: ‘Farmers need to understand why they are weighing their calves’

October 11, 2018

Beef

Shane and Joanne Bowers run a pedigree Aubrac herd in Shrubbywood, Co. Westmeath. Both Shane and Joanne work off-farm, but have a real…

Creed deems current suckler supports ‘appropriate’

September 27, 2018

Beef

The current range of supports available to suckler farmers, together with ensuring market access to as many markets as possible, are appropriate for the…

Should more suckler farms be using AI?

June 3, 2018

Beef

Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 23% of progeny from the suckler…

Close observation needed during this breeding season

May 20, 2018

Beef

By now, early-calving suckler cows will have commenced cycling and the majority of suckler herds will start breeding in the coming weeks. Ensuring…

What should you be feeding your suckler cows after calving?

March 30, 2018

Beef

The calving period on suckler farms across the country is well underway. However, the inclement and adverse weather – in recent weeks –…

Fears the BDGP scheme will create a ‘substantially maternal herd’

February 22, 2018

Beef

The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) needs to be examined for fear that it will create a “substantially maternal herd“, Fianna Fail TD…

‘There is no way one can look for €200/suckler cow under the current system’

February 22, 2018

Agri Politics

There is no way one can look for a €200 payment for each suckler cow under the current system, according to Fine Gael…

€35,000 suckler breeding initiative launched in the west

January 25, 2018

Beef

A €35,000 suckler breeding initiative has recently been launched by Clare Co-operative Marts. The “major breeding programme” is aimed at maintaining and enhancing the…