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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 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

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My Farming Week: Adam Smyth, Cashel, Carndonagh, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Adam Smyth, Cashel, Carndonagh, Co Donegal

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My Farming Week: David Kirrane, Carrontubber, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo

My Farming Week: David Kirrane, Carrontubber, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo

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Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

Farmer Writes: the great beef reset of 2025

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

Suckler cow numbers drop to 55-year low

Suckler cow numbers drop to 55-year low

Suckler cow numbers drop to 55-year low

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

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Farmer Writes: it's time for musical chairs in the sheds

Farmer Writes: it's time for musical chairs in the sheds

With all stock home and almost housed, there's a small bit of chopping and changing needed on Tommy Moyles' farm to make the workload more comfortable for the next few weeks.

FARMER WRITES 19 November 2025

Organic v conventional: which came out on top for 2024 farm incomes?

Organic v conventional: which came out on top for 2024 farm incomes?

Teagasc has established a baseline of economic performance on organic farms. What do the figures show?

NEWS 19 November 2025

Best suckler farms to net more per acre than average dairy farm

Best suckler farms to net more per acre than average dairy farm

Teagasc anticipates that weanling prices will slip 5% next year as 2026's average milk price looks set to plummet 20%.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Suckler incomes on track to hit €30,000

Suckler incomes on track to hit €30,000

Suckler farmer incomes look set to exceed those seen in the usually higher income sector of cattle finishing.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Farmer Writes: sun sets on the 2025 grazing season

Farmer Writes: sun sets on the 2025 grazing season

The final curtain is close to coming down on the 2025 grazing season for Tommy Moyles and while it's been a fantastic year for Irish beef production, storm clouds could be ahead.

FARMER WRITES 19 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: no let-up in numbers at Tullamore

Camera at the Mart: no let-up in numbers at Tullamore

There appears to be no let-up in the number of cattle going through Tullamore Mart this autumn, with strong demand for stock playing its part in keeping numbers moving at the Co Offaly mart.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Over 1m ha of land is farmed in NI

Over 1m ha of land is farmed in NI

The average sized farm in NI is just under 40 hectares, the latest DAERA statistics show

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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