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Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

There were 104,000 animals drafted from controlled finishing units for the first three months of 2026, a reduction of 17% compared to the same period in 2025.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

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Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

NEWS 13 April 2026

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

NEWS 9 April 2026

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Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

A Kerry farmer lost out on an average of over €1,000 per in-calf heifer after having to remove TB reactors as compensation is limited to just €3,000.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

A huge area of contention is the out-of-date valuations currently being paid for reactor animals.

VIEWPOINTS 26 November 2025

Inside the Farmers Journal: a new plan to tackle TB and pressure on finishers

Inside the Farmers Journal: a new plan to tackle TB and pressure on finishers

On this week’s show, we take a look at the new TB testing rules coming into force and hear about the pressure facing winter finishers.

NEWS 26 November 2025

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

TB reactor numbers could get higher before new TB measures begin to dent the disease.

NEWS 26 November 2025

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

The ICMSA has warned that any hiccups brought about by new TB testing rules can not be blamed on farmers, due to the short window they have to get compliant.

NEWS 26 November 2025

What you need to know about new TB testing changes

What you need to know about new TB testing changes

Cattle farmers have been urged to familiarise themselves with updated TB testing requirements that will take effect in just two weeks.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Using MyAgfood.ie to plan numbers and monitor nitrates figures

Using MyAgfood.ie to plan numbers and monitor nitrates figures

The new facility has valuable features including projecting nitrates figures, checking the age of animals at a future date and herd categorisation capabilities

MANAGEMENT 26 November 2025

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National Cultivate Week: celebrating farmers and credit unions that back them

On most farms right now, calving is winding down, cattle are out and the decisions that shape the rest of the year are coming thick and fast.

National Cultivate Week: celebrating farmers and credit unions that back them

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