Martin Merrick

mmerrick@farmersjournal.ie

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

Shane Conlon’s suckler herd are ready to take residence in a recently completed four-bay slatted shed complete with creep and calving pens.

BUILDINGS 7 October 2026

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

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MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: farmer finishers keen for quality in Raphoe

Camera at the Mart: farmer finishers keen for quality in Raphoe

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

FEED 7 October 2026

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

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Balancing silage quality and concentrates for optimum growth

Balancing silage quality and concentrates for optimum growth

Too little concentrates and targets fail to be hit, while too much and compensatory growth at grass is compromised were some of the key messages from Teagasc beef specialist Niall Kerins.

FEED 30 September 2026

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Martin Merrick details some key advice on managing grazing of forage crops this autumn and winter.

FEED 30 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Ground is starting to get sticky along the west, but farmers east of the Shannon are coping well despite cattle flying through covers of grass.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Donated cattle raising funds for key charities in Ballina and Thurles

Donated cattle raising funds for key charities in Ballina and Thurles

Mid-Tipp mart raised a total of €7,960 for Laura Lynn and North Tipp Hospice, while Cancer Care West are set to benefit from the sale of an in-calf heifer on Friday night.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Quality Belgian Blue-cross springer to be auctioned for Cancer Care West

Quality Belgian Blue-cross springer to be auctioned for Cancer Care West

The charity lot will be sold at the end of a consignment of in-calf commercial heifers from Anthony and James Gill in Mayo-Sligo Mart on Friday evening as part of the mart’s elite heifer sale.

NEWS 30 September 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

Heavy rain on Friday and earlier in the week has caused grass dry matter to fall even further and is making good graze out a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Michael Boyle completed most of the work himself on the four-bay suckler shed, with one winter's work already under its belt.

BUILDINGS 30 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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