Bull sales

Charolais bull hits 75,000gns as Simmental average skyrockets

Nevan McKiernan was at United Auctions, Stirling, for the show and sale of Charolais, Simmental, Salers and Luing bulls.

PEDIGREE 17 February 2026

Charolais bull hits 75,000gns as Simmental average skyrockets

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Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

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Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

Coose bulls dominate British Simmental sire rankings

Coose bulls dominate British Simmental sire rankings

Coose bulls dominate British Simmental sire rankings

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Netherton – home to world-class Angus cattle for over a century

Netherton – home to world-class Angus cattle for over a century

This week, Nevan McKiernan spoke to William McLaren of the noted HW Netherton Angus herd in Perthshire, Scotland, which is celebrating over 100 years in the Angus breed.

PEDIGREE 19 March 2025

Managing newly purchased bulls

Managing newly purchased bulls

Final bull sales are approaching. Before you buy, know the essentials for managing your new bull and safeguarding your herd’s future.

MANAGEMENT 19 March 2025

Goldies hits the jackpot in Stirling

Goldies hits the jackpot in Stirling

Leading the overall trade at the Stirling bull sales over the weekend was a Limousin bull from the herd of Bruce Goldie who had a remarkable weekend selling bulls, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 19 March 2025

Limousin bulls on fire at final spring sale

Limousin bulls on fire at final spring sale

There was a rocking trade for Limousin bulls at the society's final spring sale of 2025 at Roscommon Mart, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 19 March 2025

Dairy Management: how much fertiliser to put on silage ground?

Dairy Management: how much fertiliser to put on silage ground?

Aidan Brennan goes through the fertiliser rates for first cut silage and discusses how to manage grass as the first rotation comes to an end.

MANAGEMENT 19 March 2025

Angus bulls in hot demand at Kilkenny bull sales

Angus bulls in hot demand at Kilkenny bull sales

Nevan McKiernan reports on the mixed breeds sale of pedigree bulls at Kilkenny Livestock Mart on Wednesday.

PEDIGREE 19 March 2025

Beef Management: Stock bull purchase and utilisiing good weather

Beef Management: Stock bull purchase and utilisiing good weather

Adam Woods takes a look at some tips when buying a stock bull and getting cattle turned out.

MARKETS 19 March 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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