Dairy beef

Tully open day highlights benefit of CBV and importance of accurate data records

Data from the Tully Research Centre showed that the CBV is working while the importance of accurate on farm data collection was critical, writes Martin Merrick.

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

Tully open day highlights benefit of CBV and importance of accurate data records

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Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

NEWS 3 September 2026

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

NEWS 11 August 2026

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Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Heavy cattle saw keener demand amid a slightly sticky trade in Cavan on Friday last.

MARKETS 14 July 2026

Beef Management: autumn reseeding, managing grass and drafting cattle

Beef Management: autumn reseeding, managing grass and drafting cattle

Martin Merrick runs through some key topics for this time of the summer including managing grass amid poor growth, autumn reseeds and drafting of early maturing cattle.

MANAGEMENT 14 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

The farm achieved excellent performance in 2025, boosted by higher beef prices and increased animal performance, and generated a net margin per hectare of €1,620.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

Throughput of lambs and hoggets is still down over 80,000 head in the first six months of this year.

VIEWPOINTS 14 July 2026

Teagasc to showcase profitable dairy-beef farm at Tipperary open day

Teagasc to showcase profitable dairy-beef farm at Tipperary open day

The free open day will examine genetics, animal health, labour efficiency and finishing strategies on the 134ha commercial farm.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Sequestering carbon could be more viable than drystock farming - professor

Sequestering carbon could be more viable than drystock farming - professor

There could be very strong economic drivers to sequester carbon in the future and drystock farmers should look into this, David Styles of University of Galway suggested.

NEWS 14 July 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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