Sucklers
Caoimhe Harney on 10 Sep 2021
‘Danger that farmers could do more for considerably less’ - INHFA
Colm O’Donnell of the INHFA has said that farmers currently delivering an environmental outcome must get access to any new scheme and be rewarded accordingly.
Caoimhe Harney on 09 Sep 2021
‘Studies prove that rearing dairy beef is not viable’ - IBLA
The IBLA has said it is disheartened by recent comments made by the outgoing head of Teagasc.
Amii McKeever on 01 Sep 2021
My Farming Week: Val Folan, Crappagh Island, Connemara, Co Galway
Val Folan farms 137ac on Crappagh Island, off the coast of Connemara, Co Galway.
Pat O'Toole on 25 Aug 2021
Will CAP reform help suckler and sheep mixed farms?
We profile a farmer with a mix of sheep and cattle, and a mix of decent and poor commonage land.
on 17 Aug 2021
Mart prices: older bullocks and heifers back a little in Balla
Manus Connolly was in Balla Mart, Co Mayo, at the weekend for the weekly sale of cattle.
Photo Desk on 15 Aug 2021
Watch: this week in photos - sheep dog trials and more
Our top farming photos from the past week include the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials in Co Kerry, calf to beef system in Co Waterford and gathering the flock from Mount Leinster in Co Wexford.
Declan O'Brien on 12 Aug 2021
Department to review proposed suckler scheme regulations
Movement on guidelines follows intense suckler farmer anger regarding scheme guidelines.
David Wright on 11 Aug 2021
The maternal route suits out on the hill
The 100-cow suckler herd at the CAFRE hill farm centre in Co Antrim is based around a three-breed cross, utilising maternal genetics.
The Dealer on 11 Aug 2021
Farmers in the dark at town hall meeting
The first Department-hosted CAP meeting called for farmer engagement, but offered little opportunity to do so.
Caoimhe Harney on 10 Aug 2021
Suckler cow cap: 'I think it’s a disgrace what they are proposing'
Suckler farmers from across the country tell the Irish Farmers Journal what they think of the proposed new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme.
Photo Desk on 08 Aug 2021
Watch: this week in photos - sucklers, sheep, barley and harvesting oilseed rape
Our top farming photos from the past week include barley being cut, oilseed rape getting harvested, a De Courcey vintage day in Co Cork and the Tullow Sheep Breeders Association sale in Co Carlow.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Aug 2021
‘Suckler herd sacrificed to benefit other sectors’
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association says it does not support any capping of the suckler herd.
Noel Bardon on 06 Aug 2021
Suckler scheme should deliver €300/cow rather than capping herds – IFA
Minister McConalogue has been asked by the IFA to clarify details of the newly proposed suckler cow scheme for the post-2022 CAP.
on 30 Jul 2021
Online buyers boost Ballymote trade
Thursday last saw Ballymote Mart, Co Sligo, host its weekly cattle sale in conjunction with a special heifer sale where 150 top-quality heifers went through the ring.
Amy Forde on 21 Jul 2021
Locked up with TB: 'I've gone through hell this year'
John Graham milks 78 cows in Co Sligo and has been locked up with TB since last September.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Jul 2021
My Farming Week: Thomas Cushen, Park, Stradbally, Co Laois
Thomas Cushen was on the winning team for the Macra Farm Skills All-Ireland in Gurteen on Sunday. The 2020 final had been postponed due to the pandemic.
Kieran Mailey on 30 Jun 2021
Dairy herd driving beef calf increase
Beef calf birth registrations in NI are up in 2021 as more dairy farmers use beef bulls over their cows
Contributor on 16 Jun 2021
No signpost for sucklers
The dealer noticed a lack of suckler presence in the Teagasc Signpost programme map.
Kieran Mailey on 15 Jun 2021
Beef management: time to prepare for autumn calving
Autumn calving starts in August on many farms, so herd owners should start preparing for the onset of newborn calves hitting the ground.
on 15 Jun 2021
Martbids: sale numbers back in Drumshanbo
Manus Connolly reports from Friday night’s cattle sale in Drumshanbo mart.