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Beef
How much can I pay for a dairy beef calf?
Adam Woods
Adam Woods takes a look at doing a dairy beef budget and what price can be paid for calves this spring
22 January 2025 Dealer
How long can high prices last?
While current cattle and sheep prices are exactly what is needed to provide a decent income for drystock farmers, can they be sustained?
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Weighing up the pros and cons of meeting BCRS age limits
The slaughter age limits set out under the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme have seen more cattle being finished that are underfleshed. Kieran Mailey reports.
Exclusive: SCEP weights not included in ICBF evaluations
Adam Woods has an exclusive story on farmer weights not being currently included in ICBF genetic evaluations.
6 November 2024 Breeding & health
Sheep mart comment: steady trade with marginal increases in price
A steady week of liveweight sales has been underpinned by factories holding or increasing quotes.
11 September 2024 Markets