Tommy Moyles

tmoyles@farmersjournal.ie

Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

Calf export levels are marginally back compared to mid-July last year according to the latest figures from Bord Bia, with the Dutch market outperforming expectations.

NEWS 30 July 2026

Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

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Weaning exports edge ahead of 2025 levels

Weaning exports edge ahead of 2025 levels

MARKETS 29 July 2026

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

NEWS 29 July 2026

Pneumonia vaccinations vital for African weanling market - exporter

Pneumonia vaccinations vital for African weanling market - exporter

Pneumonia vaccinations vital for African weanling market - exporter

MARKETS 28 July 2026

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Farmer Writes: enjoying the dry after a long wait

Farmer Writes: enjoying the dry after a long wait

After months of rain, Tommy Moyles is happy to enjoy the current dry spell even if it will throw up a few new challenges on farm.

FARMER WRITES 11 July 2026

My Farming Week: Alan Flatley, Glann, Kilkelly, Co Mayo

My Farming Week: Alan Flatley, Glann, Kilkelly, Co Mayo

Alan Flatley farms with his father Eugene in east Mayo where they run a suckler herd and store heifers. They've been making the most of the weather and are heading for Croke Park on Sunday.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Demand was solid from both farmers and shippers at the weanling sale in Kenmare Mart this week, where 300kg to 400kg bulls averaged over €5/kg. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Kerry mart marks 30 years in business

Kerry mart marks 30 years in business

There were celebrations in Kenmare last week as the mart hit a milestone anniversary.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers account for over 40% of bulls in Ennis

Camera at the Mart: shippers account for over 40% of bulls in Ennis

Over 40% of weanling bulls were bought by shippers at the autumn-born weanling sale in Ennis Mart. They were eager for those weighing up to 420kg, while bull beef finishers were also active.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

FRS opens new farm supply depot in Bandon

FRS opens new farm supply depot in Bandon

FRS Co-op hopes to further build on its presence in Cork following the opening of a new farm supply depot in Bandon following a significant investment.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

The sun shone and prices sizzled for top-quality suckler-bred heifers in Gortatlea Mart during the week. Tommy Moyles reports from a red-hot sale at the Co Kerry venue.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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