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Tommy Moyles runs a suckler to beef herd at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
Tommy Moyles on 19 May 2022
In pictures: bulls top €4/kg at Gortatlea sale
Trade was on fire for E and U grade weanling bulls at Gortatlea Mart in Co Kerry at Wednesday evening's weanling sale.
Tommy Moyles on 18 May 2022
Camera at the Mart: forward cattle to the fore in Kanturk
Competition between ringside and online buyers resulted in strong demand for forward cattle at Kanturk Mart's weekly sale.
Tommy Moyles on 04 May 2022
Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for forward cattle in Bandon
Forward stores and cows were the pick of a red hot trade in Bandon this week, while there was also a bounce back for lighter stores after a slight dip a few weeks ago.
Tommy Moyles on 18 May 2022
Farmer Writes: 30% of the fodder target in the yard
After passing the halfway point in the open season for spreading fertiliser, I’ve never spread so little, writes Tommy Moyles.
Tommy Moyles on 03 May 2022
In pictures: ferry availability affects calf trade in Bandon Mart
After enjoying a strong performance last week, prices were back slightly for Angus calves on this May bank holiday sale in Bandon Mart.
Tommy Moyles on 25 Apr 2022
Slight bounce in trade for beef calves in Bandon
There was a slight lift in prices for Angus and Hereford calves this week in Bandon Mart as numbers continue to run ahead of 2021.
Tommy Moyles on 20 Apr 2022
Farmer Writes: a beef farmer's thoughts on the dairy group
There are still questions to be answered on the Food Vision Dairy Group's report, writes Tommy Moyles.
Tommy Moyles on 04 May 2022
Farmer Writes: twins with a twist and a strange incident in the night
Taking part in the latest rollout of the DNA registration pilot programme lead to an unexpected twin twist on Tommy Moyles’ farm.
Tommy Moyles on 18 Apr 2022
In pictures: traditional beef breeds dominate numbers in Bandon
Traditional beef breeds dominated the numbers in Bandon and while prices might appear back at first glance, they remained relatively similar to last week.
Tommy Moyles on 13 Apr 2022
Camera at the Mart: big appetite for cows in milk at Corrin dairy sale
There was excellent demand for calved cows at last week's dairy sale in Corrin Mart, while the market for maiden heifers was a bit tougher compared with other years.
Tommy Moyles on 07 Apr 2022
Farmer Writes: TB clear and dealing with schemes
A clear TB test led to shed clearing on Tommy Moyles's farm last week and not all schemes are straightforward, as he has been discovering.
Tommy Moyles on 01 Apr 2022
Department set to revamp blue card for cattle
Changes are on the way for cattle passports, according to an internal Department of Agriculture memo seen by the Irish Farmers Journal.