Beef and Cattle Farming News

LATEST ARTICLES
Dairy
Department issues clarification on 15% crude protein limit deadline
Darren Carty
The Department released a technical note on Friday evening which states the 15% crude protein requirement does not apply where cattle are not outdoors full-time at grass.
Department issues clarification on 15% crude protein limit deadline
From shed to show ring
10 April 2024 Pedigree
From shed to show ring
Shanon Kinahan has all the information you need ahead of the Showmanship Basics event in Tullamore this Saturday.
Calf exports to Netherlands down 35%
10 April 2024 News
Calf exports to Netherlands down 35%
Calf exports from Ireland to the Netherlands are significantly behind where they usually are according to Bord Bia data.
Farms in west and northwest short of fodder - Teagasc
There is less silage on farms now since the previous meeting of the fodder committee 10 days ago, Teagasc said in its presentation to the latest meeting, which took place on Tuesday.
10 April 2024 News
New fodder transport measure for farmers
A fodder transport measure is to be available to farmers from 9 April. Amy Forde and Siobhán Walsh report.
9 April 2024 News
Drier weather on the way - Met Éireann
Drier weather is on the way in the next seven to 10 days, according to Met Éireann, who spoke at the National Fodder and Food Security Committee meeting this week.
9 April 2024 News
ICSA calls on Minister to issue outstanding scheme payments
Minister called on to act immediately to support farmers who are suffering enormously – both mentally and financially – due to the persistent bad weather, by ICSA president.
8 April 2024 News
Minister hits pause on non-essential farm inspections
Minister McConalogue stated that the pausing of non-essential inspections is both "proportionate" and "necessary" as farmers struggle with a prolonged period of difficult weather.
4 April 2024 News
Surge in demand for credit union farm loans
TAMS has driven a jump in farm building loan applications of over 50% with credit unions' farm lending option.
3 April 2024 News
Traditional beef breeds dominate calf sales
Traditional beef breed crosses are dominating the calf sales at marts around the country over the last week according to the ICBF calf price database.
3 April 2024 News
Dawn takeover of Kildare complete
Reports indicate that Dawn Meats personnel moved in to Kildare Chilling this week finalizing a drawn out saga spanning back over numerous years.
3 April 2024 News
35% reduction in BVD-positive calves in 2024
There have been 145 BVD-positive calves born across 70 herds in 2024, compared with 223 BVD-positive calves born across 79 herds for the corresponding period in 2023.
3 April 2024 News