Niamh Murphy speaks to Matthew Ryan, who has no regrets about taking the road less travelled to veterinary.
Cows seized from Clare farm by Department in welfare-related operation
Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says
This is Country Living: Clodagh McKenna’s farm life and Irish pub in Hampshire
Food has been 'too cheap for too long', says Tirlán chief
PTO cover grant deadline extended to 27 November
Post-Brexit trade deals continue to impact the mix of foreign beef imported into the UK market.
Reduced demand from Spain and bluetongue restrictions in the Polish market have resulted in the number of calves sold from the country being 20% behind figures compared to the first quarter in 2025.
With six production facilities in four countries, Gary Abbott recently visited Joskin's headquarters in Soumagne, Belgium, and production and galvanising facility in Trzcianka, in northwest Poland.
Bluetongue restrictions have shut down Poland as an outlet for Irish calves but efforts are underway to see if it can be reopened.
Adam Woods reports from last week’s Bord Bia meat marketing seminar in Laois.
Calf exports hit record highs in 2025 as strong demand from the continent drove trade. The Netherlands and Spain were the largest outlets for Irish calves reports Tommy Moyles.
Trioliet opens UK parts distribution centre in Birmingham for the supply of spare parts within mainland UK.
SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute MSD Animal Health has launched SenseHub® Lifetime, the world’s only system that monitors dairy animals at every stage of life. It covers calves, replacement heifers and the cow’s entire lactation.