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Beef
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
James Hanly
The investment aims to enhance market access, quality and efficiency, while positioning the factory as a central hub for exporting Irish meat.
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
 
 
Over 38% of TB herds bought in their cattle
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Over 38% of TB herds bought in their cattle
Industry must 'remain vigilant' for bluetongue
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Industry must 'remain vigilant' for bluetongue
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Machinery
Mayo farmer saving 60% on time and 20% on material with straw blower
Machinery
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VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Five tips to closing off grazing ground
Kieran Mailey
Five tips to closing off grazing ground
As grazing draws to a close, outlined are some tips to closing up paddocks so there is grass available in spring.
Beef Management: buying weanlings, dehorning and Bluetongue threat
Adam Woods
Beef Management: buying weanlings, dehorning and Bluetongue threat
Adam Woods takes a look at buying in weanlings, dehorning autumn born calves, lungworm issues and looking out for Bluetongue.
MARKETS
Watch: big money for bullocks in Elphin
Adam Woods
Watch: big money for bullocks in Elphin
Elphin Mart had over 200 bullocks at its special sale of bullocks last Wednesday.
Opinion: losing China won’t affect beef price
Phelim O'Neill
Opinion: losing China won’t affect beef price
Developing China for beef exports is frustrated again by BSE suspension, but it won't impact on beef prices, writes Phelim O'Neill.
GRASS & FEEDING
The Grass Week: swansong of grazing for 2024
Martin Merrick
The Grass Week: swansong of grazing for 2024
Farms will now be on their last rotation of grazing, signalling the end of a difficult 2024 grass-wise.
Grass+ Beef: last rotation commences for 2024
Martin Merrick
Grass+ Beef: last rotation commences for 2024
Farms will now be on their last rotation of grazing, signalling the end of a difficult 2024 for grass.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Could it cost you €1,300 to keep an autumn-calving suckler cow?
Adam Woods
Could it cost you €1,300 to keep an autumn-calving suckler cow?
Adam Woods takes a look at what it costs to keep an autumn-calving suckler cow.
Salers take centre stage at the Sommet de l'Èlevage
Nevan McKiernan
Salers take centre stage at the Sommet de l'Èlevage
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from this week's Sommet de l'Èlevage in France, where the National Salers Show took place
FARM PROGRAMMES
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
Conor Kehoe
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.
Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary
Kelsey Daly
Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary
Creating small sediment ponds is a cost-effective way to improve water quality on Barry Powell’s farm, Kelsey Daly reports.
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
Brendan Dunford
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
Semi-natural grasslands are among our most biodiverse, and threatened, habitats. Could their conservation provide an economic opportunity for farmers like John Hynes? writes Brendan Dunford
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
Conor Kehoe
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Westmeath and Kilkenny, as the harvest wraps up and winter planting begins.
Reducing stress on man and beastSPONSORED
Reducing stress on man and beast
Justin Walsh runs a one-man operation and manages a herd of 95 beef cows and heifers at the foot of the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, along with his farming business, Justin also weighs cattle for ICBF.
Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exportsSPONSORED
Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exports
Ahead of the upcoming trade mission, Bord Bia Asia, Africa and Middle East manager Ciaran Gallagher examines where Vietnam and Thailand fit into Irish agri-food exports.
Championing client-centric financial advice across IrelandSPONSORED
Championing client-centric financial advice across Ireland
FDC Financial Services is proud to be part of the overall FDC Group of companies.
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec DuoSPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
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