Replacement heifers

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

The farm made an operating profit of over €30,000 including scheme payments and after land rent and labour were deducted

TULLAMORE FARM 27 May 2026

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

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