Beef farming

The latest beef and cattle farming news and beef prices from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the beef and cattle farming sector.

Beef
Irish beef access to Vietnam moves a step closer
Amy Forde
This is very positive news which will contribute to the ongoing development of the Irish beef sector, Minister Grealish said.
Irish beef access to Vietnam moves a step closer
 
 
Hungarian foot-and-mouth case not linked to cattle movements
Dairy
Hungarian foot-and-mouth case not linked to cattle movements
Two farmers claim Troy Meats owes them for cattle killed months ago
Beef
Two farmers claim Troy Meats owes them for cattle killed months ago
Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’
Beef
Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’
Coughlan defends ICBF performance in Wexford
News
Coughlan defends ICBF performance in Wexford
VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Beef Management: silage fertiliser advice and turnout tips
Adam Woods
Beef Management: silage fertiliser advice and turnout tips
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at silage fertiliser, selling cull cows and tips for turnout
Beef Management: rearing calves, turnout and vaccinations
Adam Woods
Beef Management: rearing calves, turnout and vaccinations
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the detail around rearing dairy calves, a smooth turnout and keeping vaccinations up to date.
MARKETS
St Patrick keeps the beef trade positive
Adam Woods
St Patrick keeps the beef trade positive
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest factory quotes for finished cattle
Watch: 1,200 cattle generate turnover of €1.85m in Kilkenny mart
Darren Carty
Watch: 1,200 cattle generate turnover of €1.85m in Kilkenny mart
Beef bullocks averaged €3.93/kg or €2,565 per head while beef heifers averaged €4.10/kg or €2,587 per head.
GRASS & FEEDING
The Grass Week: second-round grass looking set to be tight
Martin Merrick
The Grass Week: second-round grass looking set to be tight
While grazing conditions are good, the outlook for regrowth on paddocks is less so.
Grass+ Beef: good ground conditions, but poor growth
Martin Merrick
Grass+ Beef: good ground conditions, but poor growth
While ground has been trafficable for the most part, growth is behind on the norm and may affect when the second round kicks off.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Letterkenny Show Society bull sale tops at €5,100
Rachel Gallagher
Letterkenny Show Society bull sale tops at €5,100
Rachel Gallagher reports from Raphoe Livestock Mart for the Letterkenny Show Society annual bull sale.
What’s on: upcoming dates for the diary
Nevan McKiernan
What’s on: upcoming dates for the diary
Nevan Mc Kiernan looks ahead to some of the pedigree cattle sales taking place over the coming days.
FARM PROGRAMMES
From the Tramlines: We are back and ready to grow
Conor Kehoe
From the Tramlines: We are back and ready to grow
Tillage farmers are starting to get fieldwork done and 12 these farmers from across the country will share their experiences from their farms over the coming growing season.
Young Stock Podcast: Shaun Diver - the man behind Tullamore Farm
Martin Merrick
Young Stock Podcast: Shaun Diver - the man behind Tullamore Farm
This week’s Young Stock Podcast features none other than Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver, who chats to Martin Merrick about his life before Tullamore and what has changed on the farms since 2018.
Making farming attractive – and sustainable - for future generations
Brendan Dunford
Making farming attractive – and sustainable - for future generations
While the European Commission’s new 2040 vision for Agriculture reads well, failure to implement it may bring worrying consequences on a number of fronts.
Tullamore Farm update: calving coming close to halfway mark
Contributor
Tullamore Farm update: calving coming close to halfway mark
Shaun Diver gives an update, as 37 cows have now calved, while management of the ewe flock ahead of lambing is also ongoing.
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulseSPONSORED
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse
Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environmentSPONSORED
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment
Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf SPONSORED
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf
Tipperary dairy and beef farmer pleased by 'unreal' impact of milk replacer.
‘Innovative’ Flourish Calf earns Cork farmer’s trust SPONSORED
‘Innovative’ Flourish Calf earns Cork farmer’s trust
Flourish Calf, the new product from Volac Milk Replacers Ireland Ltd, has been described by Co Cork farmer Aaron Buckley as the best he has ever used.
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