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Beef
In pictures: Herbie’s heifers hit €6,000 in Carrigallen
Shane Dobson
Shane Dobson reports from Saturday’s special sale of in-calf heifers in Carrigallen Mart, Co Leitrim.
4 August 2023 Pedigree
In pictures: check out the champions at Arva Show
Arva Show took place on Sunday 24 July. Shane Dobson reports with the results from the cattle and sheep classes.
2 August 2023 Markets
Camera at the Mart: good appetite for in-calf heifers in Carrigallen
Shane Dobson reports from Carrigallen Mart on Monday night, where a special sale of in-calf heifers took place.
Forty years on: how round bale silage began in Ireland
The 40th anniversary of round baling was celebrated in Co Longford, with a vintage baling demo day. Shane Dobson reports from the event
5 July 2023 Contracting
Finishing and milking in Roscommon
The Murray family run a dairy and dairy-beef enterprise in Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon, writes Shane Dobson.
5 July 2023 Grass & feeding
Watch: Bullocks still a strong trade in Kilkenny
Shane Dobson reports from Kilkenny Mart’s general cattle sale last Thursday.
4 July 2023 Markets
In pictures: Light bullocks see top prices in Kingscourt
Shane Dobson reports from Kingscourt Mart’s general cattle sale last Thursday.
30 June 2023 Markets
Arva Agricultural Show celebrates 64 years this year
Shane Dobson attended the launch night of the Arva Agricultural Show in Co Cavan last Saturday night. Read his report here
27 June 2023 News
In pictures: bulls dominant in Ballymahon
Thursday last saw Ballymahon Mart, Co Longford, host its general sale of cattle as Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
23 June 2023 Markets
In pictures: high lamb prices persist in Portumna
Shane Dobson reports from Portumna Mart's general sheep sale this week.
21 June 2023 Markets
Cows top €2,120 in Carrigallen Mart
Shane Dobson reports from Monday evening's sale in Carrigallen Mart, Co Leitrim.
20 June 2023 Markets
Watch: bullocks brighten trade in Ballinrobe
Shane Dobson reports from Ballinrobe Mart’s general cattle sale last Wednesday.
16 June 2023 Markets