Martin Merrick

mmerrick@farmersjournal.ie

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 22 August 2026

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

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The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

GRASS & FEEDING 22 August 2026

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

MARKETS 21 August 2026

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MartBids Database: exporters underpin weanling trade

MARKETS 20 August 2026

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

FARM BUILDINGS 19 August 2026

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Beef Management: grass supplies, vaccinating and drafting cattle

Beef Management: grass supplies, vaccinating and drafting cattle

Martin Merrick discusses grass supplies on farms, vaccinating calves against pneumonia and drafting cattle.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

More farmers are able to afford to cut out silage out of the diet, but building cover ahead of the autumn will still be a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

After a lean year of farming, cashflow looks set to put a pause on farm yard developments, though some things still need addressing regardless.

FARM BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: exporters battle for bulls in Balla

Camera at the Mart: exporters battle for bulls in Balla

Balla Mart’s opening weanling sale saw keen demand from buyers looking to source top-end bulls on Tuesday evening last.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

Many counties are still dealing with a near complete lack of rainfall, while the western coast and north have seen growth rates hit near normal levels again.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Martin Merrick details some readers questions relating to issues such as planning permission, silage slabs and whether to go with our without a grant.

BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

The organic farm walk held on the farm of Michael Holmes in Mulranney saw drafting of lambs to hit market demands a key topic on the night.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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