Sucklers

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Whether it’s drought, floods or lack of help, farmers are always faced with some form of a challenge to overcome, it’s just a matter of working out a solution writes Tommy Moyles.

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

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Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline

Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

Farmer Writes: enjoying the dry after a long wait

Farmer Writes: enjoying the dry after a long wait

Farmer Writes: enjoying the dry after a long wait

FARMER WRITES 22 July 2026

Falling weanling prices expected to wipe €5,000 off suckler incomes

Falling weanling prices expected to wipe €5,000 off suckler incomes

Falling weanling prices expected to wipe €5,000 off suckler incomes

NEWS 20 July 2026

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Tullamore Farm update: 46 lambs drafted at weaning average €186/head

Tullamore Farm update: 46 lambs drafted at weaning average €186/head

The average carcase weight of the lambs was 20.42kg, achieving an average kill-out of 45.8%.

TULLAMORE FARM 24 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

The sun shone and prices sizzled for top-quality suckler-bred heifers in Gortatlea Mart during the week. Tommy Moyles reports from a red-hot sale at the Co Kerry venue.

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Farmer Writes: making your farm easier to work at

Farmer Writes: making your farm easier to work at

Farmers should take a bit of time out of their day to consider where labour can be saved on.

FARMER WRITES 24 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers light up Iveragh weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: shippers light up Iveragh weanling sale

Almost two thirds of weanling bulls on offer in Cahersiveen were bought by exports at this week's sale of autumn-born weanlings. Top-bulls were in demand but plainer stock met a tougher trade.

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Farmer Writes: we need to futureproof the beef sector

Farmer Writes: we need to futureproof the beef sector

A decade after the Brexit vote, Tommy Moyles thinks it could be another five years before the real impact of it will be felt on Irish beef farms.

FARMER WRITES 24 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: good demand for sucklers in Milltown

Camera at the Mart: good demand for sucklers in Milltown

A suckler reduction sale in Kerry saw up to €4,300 paid for cow-and-calf pairs last weekend. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

Pop into the Irish Farmers Journal stand for a chat with the team if you are attending BEEF 2026.

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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