Suckler cows

Farmer Writes: expect the unexpected at calving

Calving has been progressing well on Tommy Moyles farm at Ardfield, Cloankilty but you have to be prepared for the unexpected as he discovered last week.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: expect the unexpected at calving

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Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: positivity in prices for cattle in Drumshanbo

Camera at the Mart: positivity in prices for cattle in Drumshanbo

Camera at the Mart: positivity in prices for cattle in Drumshanbo

MARKETS 21 January 2026

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Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Spring calving is nearing – organise the calving toolkit and check essential equipment now to reduce stress and protect cow and calf health.

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

EU beef cow numbers to fall by 3m head by 2035

EU beef cow numbers to fall by 3m head by 2035

The EU will not be stepping up to fill some of the rise in global beef demand expected over the coming years, according to the European Commission's forecast.

NEWS 30 December 2025

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2026 and what it might hold for Irish beef farmers.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

As spring calving approaches, now is the time to prepare. Getting minerals, vaccines and shed hygiene organised early helps prevent problems, boosts calf survival and makes the busy weeks run smooth.

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

Tetany isn’t just a spring problem. A recent case in a housed suckler cow has prompted calls for farmers to review mineral supplementation as magnesium deficiency may become a winter threat.

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Adam Woods takes a look back at the last 12 months from a beef trade point of view.

MARKETS 30 December 2025

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

Adam Woods takes a look back at 2025 and how it went for beef farmers.

MARKETS 30 December 2025

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Introducing the Easyfix stainless steel water trough range to farmers

Easyfix stainless steel water trough range: clean water, better performance, built to last.

Introducing the Easyfix stainless steel water trough range to farmers

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