Suckler farming

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 1 April 2026

Farmer Writes: sucklers and sharks, a spring surprise

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Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

SUCKLERS 8 March 2026

Farmer Writes: expect the unexpected at calving

Farmer Writes: expect the unexpected at calving

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

SUCKLERS 4 March 2026

Newford suckler farm open day set for April

Newford suckler farm open day set for April

Newford suckler farm open day set for April

NEWS 3 March 2026

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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 12 November 2025

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

There’s just no escaping the rain and the latest forecast doesn’t give much reason for hope either, writes Tommy Moyles from his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 12 November 2025

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

A recent European Commission report predicts close to a 10% reduction in beef production across the EU and Tommy Moyles wonders if this could be an opportunity for Ireland.

FARMER WRITES 12 November 2025

Pedigree breeding for the love of it

Pedigree breeding for the love of it

Nevan McKiernan sat down with one of the longest-standing pedigree Limousin breeders in Ireland, Pat Bruen.

PEDIGREE 12 November 2025

Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

Beef farmers will look back favourably on 2025 writes Tommy Moyles as weather and markets combined to deliver an excellent year for the sector.

FARMER WRITES 12 November 2025

The Beef Quality Awards: CBV suckler farmer finisher

The Beef Quality Awards: CBV suckler farmer finisher

Adam Woods and Martin Merrick profile the awards winners from the suckler farmer finisher section of the Beef Quality Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 12 November 2025

Farmer Writes: shed space juggle

Farmer Writes: shed space juggle

The annual space juggling in the sheds is underway on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty as the 2025 grazing season winds to an end.

FARMER WRITES 12 November 2025

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This season, barley growers are faced with a mix of both new and familiar challenges, as they strive to grow high yielding crops while achieving healthy margins.

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

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