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Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

Data collected on both suckler-beef and dairy-beef animals have shown that the EuroStar rating associated with CBV is closely aligned to overall profitability.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

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Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

MARKETS 29 July 2026

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Latest: cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

Latest: cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

It is not clear how many cattle were euthanised or how they were euthanised.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 6 May 2026

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

Prices continue at high level but have clearly declined in recent weeks, the European Commission said.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Farmers in Donegal could soon be able to drop carcases into a facility in Raphoe that would take them to Sligo RVL for a same-day post-mortem.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Laois suckler farmer Thomas Carroll won Ashbourne Meats suckler farmer finisher Beef Quality Award last year, with the quality of cattle on display showing why he was a worthy winner.

BREEDING & HEALTH 6 May 2026

Department defends new sheep carcase law

Department defends new sheep carcase law

One of the criticisms by meat processors surrounds the requirement for factories to leave a longer tail on sheep carcases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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