Dry cows
Joe Collingborn on 28 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: some milk contracts are a perishable product
I see some who left First Milk for an extra penny and are now on contracts that are perilously close to the waterline, writes Joe Collingborn.
Declan Marren on 21 Feb 2021
In pictures: northern demand drives demand in Castlerea
Trade was buoyant at Thursday’s sale of over 600 cattle in Castlerea Mart, with short-keep and factory-fit stock a particularly good trade. Powered by MartBids.
Contributor on 17 Feb 2021
Dairylink farms focus on feed efficiency
The recent rise in meal prices has made efficient feeding more important than ever, writes Aidan Cushnahan
Peter McCann on 16 Feb 2021
Dairylink: managing dry cows to avoid milk fever
Measures are being taken on Dairylink farms to minimise incidences of transition cow disorders, such as milk fever.
Declan Marren on 10 Feb 2021
Camera at the mart: big prices for quality stock in Raphoe
A large entry of bullocks were met with a brisk trade for last Thursday's sale in Raphoe Livestock Mart in Co Donegal.
Declan Marren on 03 Feb 2021
Cow trade holds steady in Elphin
Monday’s sale saw a large entry of dry cows as farmers take advantage of a positive market.
Declan Marren on 03 Feb 2021
MartBids Database: trade holds firm as numbers begin to build
Cattle trade remains strong for almost all classes of stock this week, as numbers begin to build ahead of the busy spring sales period.
Adam Woods on 13 Jan 2021
Factory agents exceed €4/kg at marts
Adam Woods takes a look at this weeks beef trade and has a look at the option of mart v factory selling.
Peter McCann on 13 Jan 2021
Producing winter milk in Co Down
A virtual farm walk took place on the Wallace farm in Co Down last week. Peter McCann reports.
Declan Marren on 12 Jan 2021
MartBids: first sale of the year in Nenagh Mart
The first sale of the year in Central Auctions Mart, Nenagh, took place on Tuesday, with 120 cattle offered for sale. Powered by MartBids.
Peter McCann on 12 Jan 2021
Dairylink webinar: there is more to dry cows than condition
Winter feed was the topic of discussion during a virtual tour of the Wallace farm in Co Down.
Adam Woods on 16 Dec 2020
Camera at the Mart: Northern demand lifts dry cows in Elphin
Adam Woods was in Elphin Mart on Monday night for its weekly sale of dry cows, weanlings and replacement in-calf heifers.
Kieran Mailey on 16 Dec 2020
BETTER Farm NI: busy breeding period for autumn cows
All autumn calving cows have been served on Oliver McKenna's farm with bulls being drafted for slaughter.
Aidan Brennan on 16 Dec 2020
Dairy management: milking parlours, dry cows and discussion groups
Aidan Brennan goes through some key management tasks for dairy farmers this week.
Peter McCann on 08 Dec 2020
Dairylink: assessing winter feed plans in Antrim
There should be adequate fodder for the winter period on James King’s farm in Co Antrim, according to calculations done this week.
Niall Hurson on 04 Dec 2020
Weekend weather: cold, wintry showers in bright sunshine
Some wintry showers ahead, with a lot of bright sunshine, Met Éireann has said.
Bill O'Keeffe on 02 Dec 2020
Farmer Writes: investing in working smarter not harder
Bill O'Keeffe has taken a huge jump in terms of technology on the farm this year, with the electronics in the parlour and now monitoring the cow as well.
Tommy Moyles on 01 Dec 2020
Online sales hold their own as farmers return ringside
Farmers are back but the ongoing COVID-19 situation meant the atmosphere in the north Cork venue was a bit subdued. Tommy Moyles reports from Kanturk mart.
Adam Woods on 01 Dec 2020
Camera at the Mart: Northern demand drives dry cow trade in Elphin
Adam Woods was in Elphin Mart on Monday night, where over 130 dry cows went under the hammer.
John Egerton on 25 Nov 2020
A simple system to feed dry cows
John Egerton weans early and puts cows onto a restricted diet on his Fermanagh farm.