Weanlings
Adam Woods on 15 Sep 2021
MartBids Database: cattle trade remains in positive position
Adam Woods has latest round-up on mart prices from around the country.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Sep 2021
Beef management: getting worming up to date for weaning
Where spring-born calves are set to be weaned in the coming weeks, make sure worming is up to date to reduce potential respiratory problems.
on 12 Sep 2021
In pictures: strong start to weanling trade in Balla Mart
Manus Connolly reports from Balla Mart's big sale of weanlings this week. Check out the photos and prices here.
on 11 Sep 2021
Northern buyers driving the trade in Tuam
Tuam mart held the first of their autumn weanling sales this week. Check out the trade here.
on 08 Sep 2021
How to bank your 2021 BEEP payment
Manus Connolly takes a look at what farmers need to do to guarantee this year’s BEEP payment.
Declan Marren on 08 Sep 2021
MartBids Database: tightening supply of short-keep cattle boosts ringside prices
It was another positive week for both bullocks and heifers, with prices in marts strengthening, especially for shorter-keep types. Declan Marren looks at the data.
Kieran Sullivan on 01 Sep 2021
Farmer Writes: the value of merchant credit
This was my first time having to avail of merchant credit and it has opened my eyes to the value of such a facility, writes Kieran Sullivan.
on 01 Sep 2021
Camera at the Mart: quality in demand in Granard
Manus Connolly was in Granard Mart on Monday night for its special sale of weanlings.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Aug 2021
Five tips to get spring-born calves ready for weaning
Weaning is just around the corner for spring-born calves, so follow the outlined tips to help prepare animals as well as reducing the associated stress and health risks.
Kieran Mailey on 25 Aug 2021
Camera at the mart: stores soar at Markethill
There was a flying trade for store cattle at Markethill Mart, with heavy flesh cattle highly sought after.
The Dealer on 25 Aug 2021
Cashel Mart special sale of breeding stock
Farmers can view the heifers for sale through photos and videos, or by calling to the farm by appointment.
Shane Murphy on 25 Aug 2021
MartBids Database: weanlings power on as numbers increase
Numbers and prices increasing for weanlings at marts as we move into September.
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.
Declan Marren on 22 Aug 2021
BEEP-S meal feeding: what do I need to do?
With many spring suckler herds now planning for weaning, Declan Marren takes a look at the requirements for the meal feeding option within the BEEP-S scheme.
Pat O'Toole on 21 Aug 2021
Losers from decoupling not all winning in current CAP reform
The case study of a suckler farmer, with relatively low payments though highly stocked, has revealed that the Ciolos reforms and the current proposals are further cutting those payments.
Adam Woods on 11 Aug 2021
Camera at the Mart: weanlings in demand in Dowra
Weanling sales are getting busier around the country. Check out some of the prices at Dowra Mart's show and sale of autumn-born weanlings.
Shane Murphy on 11 Aug 2021
MartBids Database: prices ease but fed stock still in high demand
This week saw a significant increase in the number of weanlings offered for sale.
Kieran Mailey on 04 Aug 2021
Camera at the Mart: super trade for stores at Ballymena Mart
Stores and fat cattle were a superb trade at Ballymena Mart last week, with strong prices recorded across all types of stock.
Declan Marren on 04 Aug 2021
Breeding export weanling’s webinar: your questions answered
Last Thursday's suckler webinar was met with huge interest from farmers across the country. Here, the Irish Farmers Journal beef team answer your questions from the night.
John Sleigh on 04 Aug 2021
Suckler farming in the Scottish hills
Kate Rowell runs a 750ha hill farm at Peebles, Scotland, alongside her husband Ed. With 85 cows and 700 ewes, Kate outlined the system to John Sleigh.