Cattle

Farmer Writes: cold weather and fuel pressure keeping a lid on things

There is strong support for the ongoing fuel protests from people across the country, which reflects just how serious the situation has become for ordinary working people.

FARMER WRITES 11 April 2026

Farmer Writes: cold weather and fuel pressure keeping a lid on things

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How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

NEWS 9 April 2026

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

NEWS 9 April 2026

New bovine TB herd incidence down 15%

New bovine TB herd incidence down 15%

New bovine TB herd incidence down 15%

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Northern View: NI beef cattle quotes remain unchanged

Northern View: NI beef cattle quotes remain unchanged

Northern View: NI beef cattle quotes remain unchanged

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

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Consistent trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

Consistent trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at Armoy Livestock Mart in Co Antrim.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 April 2026

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

There has been a drop in prices paid for lighter store animals over the last number of weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 April 2026

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Derek Robinson has decided not to finish some older cattle out of the shed.

FARMER WRITES 3 April 2026

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Karen McCabe had to summon the vet for a cow calving that needed a Caesarean – and that's when the fun started, she writes.

FARMER WRITES 3 April 2026

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Modelling shows that improved on-farm badger biosecurity is the single most effective measure available to reduce the risk of transmission from badgers to cattle and vice versa, the Department said.

NEWS 3 April 2026

Beef quotes remains stable

Beef quotes remains stable

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

MARKETS 3 April 2026

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Acorns are toxic to sheep, cattle and horses and can prove fatal if ingested.

NEWS 3 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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