Beef Farming News
Barry Murphy on 26 January 2022
EU’s Green Deal may see livestock production fall by 15%
Dutch scientists have analysed the impact of environmental policy on farm incomes and production across the EU.
Jack Kennedy on 21 January 2022
Watch or listen: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
With the dry weather continuing, there is activity in the fields and lots of talk about costs going up and how to manage the additional costs.
Amy Forde on 21 January 2022
COVID-19 physical distancing rules at marts scrapped
Marts are set for a return to normal service, with mart canteens set to make a return with full service and the requirement for physical distancing removed.
Barry Murphy on 19 January 2022
How Irish MEPs will vote in controversial animal transport rules
A European Parliament vote in Strasbourg could have a major impact on Ireland's calf export trade.
Shane Murphy on 19 January 2022
Angus calves up by 175,000 in less than 10 years
The breed usage over the past nine years has changed drastically with traditional breeds the biggest beneficiary.
Declan O'Brien on 19 January 2022
Lively start to mart calf sales
Friesian bulls generally selling from €60/hd to €130/hd, with more being paid for stronger calves.
Jack Kennedy on 14 January 2022
Watch or listen: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
Mid-January in Ireland with cold and dry weather means slurry is moving in parts of the country. It’s dry in New Zealand also, so we talk to Olin Greenan on what’s happening there.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 January 2022
Second-generation grading machines now in place
Updated versions of carcase grading machines are now in place in 22 Irish beef factories.
Phelim O'Neill on 12 January 2022
Delay likely for beef PGI as Northern Ireland joins in
NI to use opposition procedure on PGI application to join the process during the consultation period.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 12 January 2022
On test: Valtra’s pocket-size G Series tractor hits the spot
The G Series marked the introduction of a completely new tractor range from Valtra, slotting in between the A and N Series. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott got behind the wheel of a G135.
Tommy Moyles on 12 January 2022
Farmer Writes: TB tests keep brakes on farm plans
Good grass growth and a changing calving pattern have seen grazing planing adapt over the years on Tommy Moyles’s farm.
Declan Marren on 12 January 2022
Higher feed costs add €80/head to winter finishing bill
Concentrate prices have increased by a further €15/t to €20/t in January putting further pressure on system economics at farm level.
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