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Declan Marren on 19 Jan 2022
Thrive: yearlings hitting weight targets this winter
The mid-winter weight is an important tool to ensure stock are performing over during the high cost housing period.
Declan Marren on 12 Jan 2022
Can I cut meal feeding to dairy-beef stock returning to grass in spring?
With rising feed costs, some farmers are looking at reducing meal feeding to stock that will go back to grass in early spring.
Adam Woods on 05 Jan 2022
Suckler cow costs: what will they be in 2022?
Kieran Mailey takes a look at suckler cow costs and what increased meal and fertiliser prices will do to the cost of keeping a suckler cow in 2022.
Kieran Mailey on 05 Jan 2022
Feed prices holding steady for January
Prices for livestock rations are unchanged for January, despite an increase in spot market prices for soya.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Dec 2021
Benchmarking - how did your farm perform in 2021?
The end of the year is a good time to review herd performance and profitability through benchmarking.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Dec 2021
Five tips to get some time off at Christmas
Taking a short break from the farm over Christmas is a great way to clear the head and get ready for a busy spring.
Declan Marren on 10 Dec 2021
Tullamore Farm: bullocks average €2.30/kg at the mart
The last three bullocks from Tullamore Farm were sold in Roscrea this week and came to an average value of €1,415/head. Declan Marren catches up with Shaun Diver for the latest from the farm.
Declan Marren on 01 Dec 2021
Thrive: higher cost winter diet on demo farm
Winter feed costs will be increased on most farms due to higher meal prices, however lower-quality silage in the yard means further feed cost rises on the Thrive Demo Farm this year.
Kieran Mailey on 30 Nov 2021
Clean drinking water - the forgotten part of winter feeding
Housed cattle need a constant supply of clean drinking water, especially animals on a high dry matter diet.
Declan Marren on 28 Nov 2021
Five ways to minimise concentrate costs on farm this winter
Concentrate prices have increased significantly over the last 12 months, but by implementing these simple tips, you could save a significant amount of money this winter.
Declan Marren on 26 Nov 2021
Tullamore Farm: what's in the weanling ration this winter?
Winter diets are now in full flow on Tullamore Farm, here we look at what is on the menu for weanling heifers and bulls for the next few months.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Nov 2021
Beef Management: front loading meal to store cattle
On some farms, front loading meal to certain cattle groups will help keep animals hit target weights over winter.
Adam Woods on 19 Nov 2021
Beef quotes finally turning corner
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and discusses where markets are headed for next week.
Adam Woods on 17 Nov 2021
Another 2,000 bulls sought for Libya
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and where markets are.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Nov 2021
Spot barley price crosses £250/t
Spot markets for grain have seen barley crossing the £250/t mark although maize meal is holding steady.
Adam Woods on 10 Nov 2021
Beef Management: target weight gains, water and webinars
Adam Woods takes a look at hitting target weight gains with weanlings this winter, keeping clean water to stock and our upcoming online winter cattle series of webinars on farmersjournal.ie
Declan Marren on 10 Nov 2021
Thrive: final draft of cattle off grass on demo farm
The Thrive demo farm aims to slaughter as many cattle off grass at the end of the second grazing season as possible each year.
Rachel Donovan on 06 Nov 2021
CAP, nitrates and carbon: Mayo farmers voice their concerns
A recent IFA meeting saw farmers from across Co Mayo gather to have their say and lobby politicians on the issues causing worry.
Kieran Mailey on 26 Oct 2021
Beef management: housing cattle ahead of heavy rain
With heavy rain forecast, more cattle are being housed this week as grazing comes to an end.
John Crowe on 23 Oct 2021
The Grass Week: keeping up with the autumn rotation planner
With just over a week to go to the end of October, it’s time to assess whether you are on target to get 70% of the farm closed, writes John Crowe.