Breeding
Kieran Mailey on 23 Oct 2021
Five tips for managing autumn cows through the breeding season
As breeding is about to start for most autumn-calving suckler herds, follow the outlined tips to manage cows.
Kieran Mailey on 20 Oct 2021
NI Sheep Programme: Positive start to breeding season
The breeding season is under way for the programme farmers operating in lowland areas. Kieran Mailey reports.
Declan Marren on 20 Oct 2021
Grass+ Beef: end of grazing in sight for most beef farms
The grazing season has been extended this autumn on a lot of farms thanks to favourable conditions, however housing has commenced or is not far away at this point.
Amy Forde on 20 Oct 2021
'Greater intervention' needed after curlew numbers fall
'The fact that the total maximum number of pairs appears stable should leave no room for complacency' – Curlew Conservation report.
Contributor on 20 Oct 2021
Targeted sire selection pays dividends
As thoughts now turn to breeding in autumn calving herds, CAFRE technologists Aidan Cushnahan and Stephen Gilkinson look at the importance of sire selection.
Rachel Donovan on 20 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: days out drinking tea, eating chips and watching nice stock
Karen McCabe is happy to see cattle still out and is busy getting cows and calves weighed for BEEP-S Scheme before 1 November deadline.
Rachel Donovan on 19 Oct 2021
€3,000 fine for hedgerow and scrub woodland destruction
A conviction and fine was handed down to a Galway man, farming in Co Tipperary, for two offences under the Wildlife Acts
Adam Woods on 15 Oct 2021
In pictures: Tullamore Farm prepares for fourth draft heifer sale
Adam Woods previews this year's Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale taking place on Wednesday 27 October at 8pm in Central Auctions, Roscrea.
John Crowe on 13 Oct 2021
Limerick dairy farm reducing its carbon footprint by 14%
Gerry and Niall Moloney embrace clover and protected urea to maintain grass growth while reducing their carbon footprint, writes John Crowe.
Darren Carty on 13 Oct 2021
Sheep Management: temporary grazing agreements and breeding management
The cost of temporary grazing agreements is coming under the spotlight with some farmers weighing up if it is more attractive financially over purchasing store lambs.
Brian Nicholson on 13 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: we''re part of the climate solution, not scapegoats
Brian Nicholson is annoyed with how the Government is handling things regarding agriculture and the environment.
Shane Murphy on 13 Oct 2021
Camera at the Mart: €8.40/kg for heavy roan heifer in Tullamore
Buyers from all corners of the country secured lots at the special elite maiden heifer sale.
The Dealer on 13 Oct 2021
Is there anything to be said for another beef index?
The Dealer sees that a new beef index is on its way from ICBF.
Declan Marren on 10 Oct 2021
In-calf heifer sale preview: west is best for Norman
A switch in enterprise in recent years has seen Norman Connolly source and breed over 100 suckler replacement heifers this year.
Andy Doyle on 06 Oct 2021
Precision breeding techniques being considered in EU
A number of things are now happening which point to an increased possibility of access to precision breeding technologies in the EU.
Adam Woods on 06 Oct 2021
Camera at the Mart: light weanlings on fire in Elphin
Adam Woods was in Elphin Mart on Monday for the biggest show and sale of weanlings in the Roscommon mart so far in 2021.
Adam Woods on 06 Oct 2021
Sucklers in Sneem: 50 years of AI in south Kerry
Beef editor Adam Woods was in Kerry recently to visit Tim O'Sullivan in Sneem to talk about suckler farming in the deep southwest.
Andy Doyle on 01 Oct 2021
UK decides to push towards gene editing technologies
The UK government's decision to move towards gene editing technologies seems like good news for UK farmers, but it could cause some unexpected variety access and trade issues.
David Wright on 29 Sep 2021
UK to ease rules on gene editing
Legislation will be enacted allowing research and development to begin on gene-edited crops.
Kieran Mailey on 29 Sep 2021
Which method is more cost effective: AI or natural service?
AI is a common choice for breeding autumn-calving herds. But is it more cost effective than natural service? Kieran Mailey takes a look at typical costs incurred.