Suckler farming

Farmer Writes: weathering what the weather throws at us

The weather roller coaster was in full flow over the last fortnight in west Cork. With dry weather on the way it should make the yard quieter on Tommy Moyles’ farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 29 April 2026

Farmer Writes: weathering what the weather throws at us

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Newford Farm delivers €87,332 net profit in 2025

Newford Farm delivers €87,332 net profit in 2025

NEWS 22 April 2026

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

COMMUNITY 22 April 2026

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

NEWS 18 April 2026

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

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Farmer Writes: drizzle and driving rain

Farmer Writes: drizzle and driving rain

After a bit of respite in March, rain has returned and is throwing plans out of kilter in Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 18 February 2026

Farmer Writes: sucklers and sharks, a spring surprise

Farmer Writes: sucklers and sharks, a spring surprise

Every spring throws up surprises, writes Tommy Moyles, but a shark in the field with some sucklers wasn't one he ever expected to find.

FARMER WRITES 18 February 2026

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Results from an ongoing trial in the Teagasc Derrypatrick herd show grass-clover production systems supporting greater performance than a high-performing grass system.

SUCKLERS 18 February 2026

Farmer Writes: expect the unexpected at calving

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 18 February 2026

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

There is much talk at present regarding the European Commission progressing with the Mercusor trade deal but the outcome of the next CAP reform will shape the future of suckling.

SUCKLERS 18 February 2026

Newford suckler farm open day set for April

Newford suckler farm open day set for April

The event aims to provide farmers with advice on how they can boost conception rates, improve efficiency and make suckler farming more sustainable and labour-friendly ahead of the breeding season.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Farmer Writes: crush work could get calving underway

Farmer Writes: crush work could get calving underway

A TB test on the eve of calving could result in the yard getting a bit busier for Tommy Moyles on his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 18 February 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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