Dairy beef

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

Funding of €131m has been allocated to cover schemes including the beef and sheep welfare schemes, SCEP, sheep improvement scheme and dairy-beef schemes

NEWS 6 October 2026

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

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

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

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

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

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

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Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

The winners of the 2026 Farmer Recognition Awards were announced at Tullamore Show on Sunday by ABP Ireland and Irish Country Meats.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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