Cows

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

There was a super yard of cows and trade to match in Gortatlea Mart as the Co Kerry venue held its anniversary sale last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

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Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

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Farmer Writes: calving has kicked off

Farmer Writes: calving has kicked off

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Up to €149/head beef price gap

Up to €149/head beef price gap

Up to €149/head beef price gap

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Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

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Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Most NI dairy cows can produce more milk

Most NI dairy cows can produce more milk

David Wright reports from a United Feeds event for dairy farmers held in Omagh

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: no Belgian Blue bulls this year

Farmer Writes: no Belgian Blue bulls this year

Writing up the due dates and bulls used into our high-tech AI notebook, I realised it’s the first time in over 30 years that we’ve not used a single Belgian Blue bull.

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

A recent European Commission report predicts close to a 10% reduction in beef production across the EU and Tommy Moyles wonders if this could be an opportunity for Ireland.

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

DIY back scratcher

DIY back scratcher

The Dealer has issued a public service announcement urging you to Google Veronika the cow, who has unique back scratching abilities.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Lots of milk can create a challenge

Lots of milk can create a challenge

Co Tyrone dairy farmer, Jessica Pollock has a herd of mainly Fleckvieh cross Holstein cows

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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