Eddie McCormack from Clonora, Glengoole, Co Tipperary watching the auctioneer sell his cattle at Monday's sale at Thurles mart. \ Donal O'Leary

Mickey Ryan, Paid Og O’Brien and Tommy Ryan, all from Doon, Co Limerick showing their calf at Charleville Show.

Wesley Browne speaks to the attendees at the BETTER beef farm programme walk on his farm outside Ballybay, Co Monaghan. Read the full report from the open day on page 30. \ Lorraine Teevan

Readers pic: Noah Rowan from Bofeenaun, Co Mayo out checking on stock with his dad Simon. You can send your pictures to picdesk@farmersjournal.ie or tweet @IFJ_picturedesk.