Meal prices
Peter McCann on 14 Apr 2021
More milk from forage in Tyrone
Efficient use of concentrates has boosted milk yields on the Marshall farm. Peter McCann reports.
Adam Woods on 17 Feb 2021
Beef Trends: farmers digging in on beef price
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes.
Darren Carty on 10 Feb 2021
Stick to tried-and-tested feeding programmes
There is much talk about the price of soya bean meal being significantly more expensive of late but the feed cannot be beaten on performance and should remain the number one protein source.
Darren Carty on 03 Feb 2021
Meal prices face further upward pressure
A number of suppliers added another €10/t to the cost of concentrates as of 1 February, with others notifying farmers they will be shortly following suite. Darren Carthy and Andy Doyle report.
Jack Kennedy on 04 Dec 2020
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show
This week we talk milk flows in New Zealand, skinny continentals and rising meal prices.
Darren Carty on 07 Oct 2020
Meal prices steady as sales volumes slowly increase
Prices in our survey tended to be higher along the west coast, but there was significant variation within regions depending on the quality of the concentrate in question and volumes being purchased.
Andy Doyle on 28 Mar 2020
Feed ingredient prices rise with supply concerns
With the pace of imports slowing due to COVID-19 concerns, we carry an industry view on the underlying feed supply risks ahead of when the new restrictions begin to take effect.
Adam Woods on 04 Mar 2020
Beef Management: BVD tagging, meal prices and recording turnout weights
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips on BVD testing, some advice on meal prices and taking turnout weights of stock.
Luke McDermott on 21 Aug 2019
Farm Finance: concentrate prices back €10 to €15/t
Concentrate prices have reduced over the past two months, with demand for beef nuts very low across the country.
Niall Hurson on 15 May 2019
Farm Finance survey: significant reductions in meal costs
The Irish Farmers Journal carried out a meal price survey this week. The results of the survey show a reduction in prices for straights and various rations.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 23 Jan 2019
Beef farmers under price pressure – UFU
Farm incomes have been suffering as beef prices continue to come under pressure.
Peter McCann on 02 Jan 2019
Ten lessons from Dairylink in 2018
Eleven programme farms are involved in Dairylink Ireland across two phases.
Peter McCann on 14 Dec 2018
Positive mood among NI dairy farmers at Winter Fair
Milk prices, production costs, weather, bovine TB and Brexit were talking points for Northern Ireland dairy farmers at the 2018 Winter Fair, writes Peter McCann.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Oct 2018
Farmers looking for value on fertiliser
There has been an increase in late-season fertiliser sales from farmers looking to secure nitrogen at reduced prices.
Kieran Mailey on 17 Oct 2018
High stakes in winter beef finishing
With tight margins in beef finishing, it is necessary to do your sums before purchasing cattle, writes Kieran Mailey.
Peter Varley on 10 Oct 2018
Farm finance: ration prices up but stabilising
Livestock ration prices have increased since the summer, but are forecast to stabilise.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Oct 2018
Further increases in feed prices
A number of merchants have indicated that cattle rations will see another price increase during October.
William Conlon on 18 Apr 2018
Regional increase in feed quotes but talk of softer fertiliser prices
Demand for meal remains high, a rise in prices has been reported by certain merchants, with difficulty in sourcing ingredients highlighted. WIlliam Conlon and Emmet Landy report.
William Conlon on 04 Apr 2018
Meal prices stable as demand soars
The continuing poor weather and lack of growth has meant that feed mills are experiencing a lot of pressure to meet current demands.
William Conlon on 07 Mar 2018
Beef finishing nut prices show large variation
A large variation in meal prices has been reported throughout the country, with demand from farmers high.