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Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

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

MARKETS 19 January 2026

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

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Farmer Writes: the first calf of 2026 arrives

Farmer Writes: the first calf of 2026 arrives

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

MANAGEMENT 11 January 2026

Further bluetongue cases in England

Further bluetongue cases in England

Further bluetongue cases in England

NEWS 11 January 2026

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

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Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

"We can’t lose sight of the progress that has been made" on BVD, says Animal Health Ireland CEO Patrick Donohoe.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Robust demand at Dungannon dairy sale

Robust demand at Dungannon dairy sale

David Clarke reports on the trade at the final Taaffe dairy sale of 2025 at Dungannon Mart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

A major report published by Teagasc shows high levels of interest from farmers in supplying AD plants, but do the numbers add up? Asks Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 24 December 2025

Demand remains strong at Dungannon sale

Demand remains strong at Dungannon sale

David Clarke reports from the weekly sale at Dungannon Mart in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

With derogation worries eased until the end of 2028, dairy farmers will have some comfort in investing again. The farm's milking parlour is a good place to start.

MILK QUALITY 24 December 2025

Farmer Writes: calving is set to start

Farmer Writes: calving is set to start

The first cow to calve was also due on New Year's Eve and hopefully all will go well with her.

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

It’s something that sits in the background of every decision and adds another layer of stress, at a time when there is already plenty to think about.

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

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'One of our best machinery purchases ever': Jim Mulhall on the Amazone ZA-V

'I’d go far as saying in all the machines and all the years we’ve been buying machinery here, this is probably one of the best purchases we’ve ever made.'

'One of our best machinery purchases ever': Jim Mulhall on the Amazone ZA-V

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