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Beef
In pictures: farmers and feeders drive weanling trade in Roscommon Mart
Darren Carty
Specialist bull beef finishers were active for heavy bulls weighing upwards of 400kg while farmers underpinned the trade for lighter bulls.
13 March 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: bull beef finishers and exporters drive demand in Ballymote
Numbers were considerably up on the same time last year, but failed to meet demand, as finishers, farmers and exporters bid hard to secure numbers.
14 February 2024 Markets
Decisions to be made for Tullamore bulls
Adam Woods takes a look at the economics of finishing this year’s crop of bulls on Tullamore Farm and whether to sell or feed on.
Beef Management: lice and weanling performance
Adam Woods takes a look at lice treatment, weanling performance and making sure the yard is ready for a big freeze.
27 December 2023 Management
Beef Management: ICBF indices, fluke and autumn bulls
This week's Beef Management takes a look at the changing ICBF indices and what it means for farmers, fluke control and managing finishing bulls.
29 November 2023 Management
Quality silage key to reducing concentrate bill in Leitrim
Grass silage makes up the bulk of winter animal feed so making better quality silage will have a knock-on effect on reducing winter feed costs.
8 November 2023 Winter Indoor Management