Beef farming
All the latest beef and cattle farming news from The Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the beef and cattle farming sector.
New TB testing concessions agreed due to COVID-19
Talks between IFA and the Department of Agriculture have resulted in concessions on testing of calves and helps farmers directly affected by the pandemic.
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Five management tasks to complete during spring calving
As spring calving reaches peak activity, time is limited. But there some key tasks that farmers should try to keep on top of, five of which are outlined.
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Nutrient planning for first-cut silage
As farmers begin closing off silage ground, Matthew Halpin looks at some slurry and fertiliser options for growing the crop.
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Newford update: 2020 grazing season finally resumes
Eighty cows and calves were turned to grass last weekend along with 46 yearling bullocks, while 59 heifers were released outdoors on Tuesday.
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ICBF online stock bull finder sees record hits
The ICBF stock bull finder has over 2,000 bulls currently profiled. With pedigree sales postponed, it has become an important place for farmers to look for stock bulls.
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Marts to reopen – how will it work?
Adam Woods takes a look at how the new arrangements will work and what farmers an expect to happen in the next few days
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Twenty-six year old Tiernan McCormack is suckler farming in the heart of The Burren in Co Clare.
As part of the new Way out West suckler series Adam Woods visits Jon Regan, a suckler farmer farming in a difficult part of north Co. Leitrim. Watch his story here and read more in this week’s Irish Farmers Journal
Matthew Halpin talks to Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver about calving, lambing and the poor weather conditions.
Martin Shaughnessy is using Belgian Blue sires to breed weanlings for a niche market.
‘Sean O’Halloran is running a suckler to weanling system in Bodyke, Co. Clare.’
We check in with Shaun Diver to see what is currently happening on Tullamore farm in advance of calving.
Matthew Halpin talks to Cavan BETTER farmer Garreth McCormack about his dry cow management this winter.
Jonathan Blair, Ballykelly, Co Derry
Tullamore Farm,the Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep demonstration farm are holding their annual heifer sale on Monday evening 28th October in GVM Marts, Tullamore, Co. Offaly at 6pm. This video previews some of the entries and their details including calving dates and sires.
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Welcome to the National Dairy Council
At the NDC, we put our members’ and stakeholders’ needs first. Due to the global pandemic that is Covid-19, NDC staff are working remotely. Our work continues to promote the voice of Irish dairy.
Monaghan-based round baling specialists
Tom Tierney and his nephew Niall Boylan provide a specialised round baling contractor service in the north Monaghan region.
Preparing your teaser bull to secure €21,000 profitability
Achieving a good heat detection rate is crucial to the profitability of your farm.