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Beef
€400/head beef price gulf
Adam Woods
Adam Woods has the latest on a growing gap between Irish and UK beef prices.
9 October 2024 News
Beef imports surge 50% since 2019
Figures released by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue show that the value of dairy imports jumped 16% between 2019 and 2023.
9 October 2024 News
Use budget money to close out BVD scheme – IFA
In Budget 2025, Minister Paschal Donohue announced €10m in funding for additional animal health measures including a possible IBR vaccination and advice program.
Suckler cow numbers drop 47,000 head
CSO data also shows a drop in dairy cow numbers, tighter sheep numbers and a further fall in the cereals area.
9 October 2024 News
The 15 October deadline looming for fertiliser closing stocks
It is a legal requirement for farms to declare closing stocks, including a ‘nil’ declaration, with submissions required to be submitted online.
9 October 2024 Schemes
Covers disappearing fast on farms
The poor growth earlier in August and September has affected farm cover dramatically, and will likely lead to an earlier housing date.
9 October 2024 Grass & feeding
Beef management: housing, dehorning and loading safety
In this week's beef management notes, Adam Woods takes a look at safety at loading time, dehorning calves and looking after stock once they have been housed .
9 October 2024 Management
BSE jinx hits Irish beef exports to China again
For the third time in six years, Irish beef exports to China are suspended because of an atypical case of BSE.
9 October 2024 News
Donegal weanlings in demand
Adam Woods reports from Donegal Livestock mart’s show and sale of weanlings last Friday.
9 October 2024 Markets
Farmers could have to map cattle locations for EU deforestation law
The Commission has proposed pushing back the introduction of the EU deforestation regulation amid mounting confusion over what will be required of cattle farmers.
9 October 2024 News
Dry cows in demand in Cashel
Adam Woods reports from last Saturday's special show and sale of weanlings in Cashel.
9 October 2024 Markets
Hot trade for Simmental heifers in Ballymote
All types of Simmental heifers met with firm demand at the annual Simmental-crossbred sale in Ballymote on Saturday last.
9 October 2024 Markets