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'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter

Teagasc cattle specialist David Argue has advised farmers to know the costs of their system before buying cattle this winter.

NEWS 18 September 2026

'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter

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Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Drought costing upwards of €1,000/week on Tullamore Farm

Drought costing upwards of €1,000/week on Tullamore Farm

MANAGEMENT 19 August 2026

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

NEWS 8 July 2026

Vet's Corner: worm control in calves at grass

Vet's Corner: worm control in calves at grass

Vet's Corner: worm control in calves at grass

NEWS 27 May 2026

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Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Martin Merrick reports from a recent study trip to Italy, where Lely Vectors were used to cut labour in beef and dairy farms.

BUILDINGS 1 January 1970

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Farmers attending an early spring grass workshop held by Teagasc Roscommon / Longford were advised to capitalise on any opportunity to turn out stock and drive performance at a lower cost

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Results from an ongoing trial in the Teagasc Derrypatrick herd show grass-clover production systems supporting greater performance than a high-performing grass system.

SUCKLERS 1 January 1970

Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

The margin between purchase cost and finishing value is currently tight and, as such, achieving high levels of lamb performance is essential to maximise potential returns.

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

An annual open day was held on the Foyle finishing unit in Co Tyrone last Friday.

WINTER FEED 1 January 1970

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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