Darren Carty

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding higher quantities to E- and U-grading type weanlings can enhance their selling points, while overfeeding plainer types can make them less saleable.

SUCKLERS 13 June 2026

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

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Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

SUCKLERS 13 June 2026

180 lots in Kilkenny Mart dispersal machinery sale

180 lots in Kilkenny Mart dispersal machinery sale

FARM MACHINERY 12 June 2026

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

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Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

To treat scald effectively with footbathing lambs must stand in the footbath for the recommended period of time followed by standing on a dry, hard surface

MANAGEMENT 8 June 2026

Feeding options pros and cons

Feeding options pros and cons

The creep feeder is often the handiest option but it is limited in restricting levels of intake and can result in the strongest bulls gorging on feed.

SUCKLERS 8 June 2026

Lamb prices climb back up to €10/kg

Lamb prices climb back up to €10/kg

Tight supplies combined with improved market demand are inserting more life into the market, with prices stemming their normal seasonal decline.

MARKETS 8 June 2026

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

Calf entries are holding strong, with 400 calves meeting keen demand from live exporters and farmers in Monday’s sale.

MARKETS 8 June 2026

SCEP year four targets and penalty schedules

SCEP year four targets and penalty schedules

There is no major milestone targets for year four of the scheme but participants still need to keep on top of actions to ensure safe delivery of payments.

SUCKLERS 8 June 2026

Sheep trends: lamb prices rise to €10/kg plus

Sheep trends: lamb prices rise to €10/kg plus

The tightness in supply is shown in last week’s kill reducing by over 12,000 head to 32,561 head.

MARKETS 8 June 2026

Sheep price update: lamb prices rally as quotes lift 20c/kg

Sheep price update: lamb prices rally as quotes lift 20c/kg

Factory agents are struggling to get their hands on required numbers as mart prices jump – with some prices rising by upwards of €7 to €10 per head on Monday.

MARKETS 8 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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