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My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

Waterford man Jack Skehan set up West Waterford Wagyu to diversify his beef and dairy farm and he is now selling Wagyu beef directly to consumers through Instagram and the website.

NEWS 1 October 2026

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

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Widespread misuse of antibiotics in Argentinian feedlots

Widespread misuse of antibiotics in Argentinian feedlots

NEWS 30 September 2026

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

Base quotes see another weekly lift

Base quotes see another weekly lift

Base quotes see another weekly lift

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

The challenging conditions affecting cattle exports as numbers lag behind 2025

NEWS 30 September 2026

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85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

More suckler farmers reported to have increased cow numbers over the past year than let numbers slide.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

It’s the first time in over 10 years we’ve seen a rise in the number of suckler cows in the country, with an extra 19,000 cows on farms on 31 July 2026 compared to the same date in 2025.

BREEDING & HEALTH 28 September 2026

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

In June 2026, the total number of cattle, sheep and pigs were up on 2025 levels in Ireland.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

There was better demand for cattle in this week's sale, with stores highly sought-after, especially those weighing between 500kg and 600kg.

MARKETS 28 September 2026

Commercial Hereford sale rounds out busy week for Newport Mart

Commercial Hereford sale rounds out busy week for Newport Mart

There was strong demand for weanlings at the commercial Hereford show and sale in Newport on Saturday, with a good share of bulls making over €5/kg. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 28 September 2026

Full clearance for beef Shorthorns in southwest sale

Full clearance for beef Shorthorns in southwest sale

The Southwestern Shorthorn Breeders Club held its 4th annual sale of beef Shorthorn Cattle at Macroom Mart on Saturday, 26 September, with a 100% clearance achieved.

PEDIGREE 28 September 2026

NI beef price lift widens gap between north and south quotes

NI beef price lift widens gap between north and south quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 28 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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