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
€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
Beef
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
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.
Five tips for autumn breeding in suckler herds
Kieran Mailey
Five tips for autumn breeding in suckler herds
Ahead of the upcoming breeding period, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for autumn-calving herds.
MARKETS
€400/head beef price gap
Adam Woods
€400/head beef price gap
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef prices, including the big gap opening up between Irish and UK prices.
NI Trends: prices increase with cattle in demand; deals to be had on lambs
Kieran Mailey
NI Trends: prices increase with cattle in demand; deals to be had on lambs
Processing demand for finished cattle continues to strengthen in Northern Ireland, boosting prices in the process. Base quotes are steady on lambs, but higher prices are available.
GRASS & FEEDING
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.
Grass+ Beef: tight grass supplies likely to cause early housing
Martin Merrick
Grass+ Beef: tight grass supplies likely to cause early housing
While ground conditions have improved significantly, particularly in the west, grass is tight on farms which will likely cause early housing of cattle.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Counting the costs of autumn calving
Adam Woods
Counting the costs of autumn calving
Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s autumn breeding focus.
Finding a niche market in Fermanagh
Adam Woods
Finding a niche market in Fermanagh
Adam Woods visits Davy Boles who farms a suckler herd just outside Lisbellaw in Co Fermanagh.
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.
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.
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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.
Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena Awards 2024SPONSORED
Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena Awards 2024
The need for farmers & food producers to adapt and integrate digital solutions and sustainable practises has never been greater, and trailblazing Irish agritech innovators are rising to the challenge.
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