Weanlings
on 21 Jan 2022
Watch: Simmental bulls hit 560kg on Tullamore Farm
Niamh Gunn chats to farm manager Shaun Diver to analyse the 2021-born bull performance on Tullamore Farm.
Kieran Mailey on 18 Jan 2022
Calm conditions increasing pneumonia risk
While dry weather is welcome, the lack of wind is affecting ventilation in sheds housing young cattle and increasing the risk of pneumonia.
Declan Marren on 12 Jan 2022
Higher feed costs add €80/head to winter finishing bill
Concentrate prices have increased by a further €15/t to €20/t in January putting further pressure on system economics at farm level.
Adam Woods on 05 Jan 2022
Beef Management: lice, slurry and keeping out-wintered animals healthy
Adam Woods takes a look at extra lice treatments, keeping out-wintered cattle healthy and with slurry spreading just around the corner, he has this year’s slurry spreading dates for each zone.
Shane Murphy on 05 Jan 2022
MartBids review: Limousin and Charolais dominate weanling throughput
While numbers may have been dominated by continental breeds, the traditional breeds saw the biggest price jumps.
Shane Murphy on 29 Dec 2021
Prices increase across the board in 2021
Mart throughput throughout 2021 proved very strong with prices increasing across all cattle types
Kieran Mailey on 26 Dec 2021
Time for a mid-winter fodder budget
Carrying out a fodder budget at the end of the year will determine if there is enough silage to last until turnout.
Kieran Sullivan on 22 Dec 2021
Farmer Writes: changes big and small
Facing into a new calendar year is a natural time to take stock of what has gone in the year past and what is to come in the year ahead.
Kieran Mailey on 21 Dec 2021
Five Christmas gift ideas for suckler farmers
Struggling for gift ideas when asked what you want for Christmas? Here are five things that will help with herd management.
Aidan Brennan on 15 Dec 2021
Drystock farmers in Grassland Farmer of the Year competition
John Crowe and Aidan Brennan profile the drystock farmers in the Grassland Farmer of the Year competition.
Declan Marren on 15 Dec 2021
Camera at the Mart: demand remains high for short-keep cattle in Castlerea
Farmers, factory agents and Northern buyers had to battle it out to secure numbers of short-keep heifers at Castlerea Mart at Thursday 9 December's general sale.
Declan Marren on 10 Dec 2021
Tullamore Farm: bullocks average €2.30/kg at the mart
The last three bullocks from Tullamore Farm were sold in Roscrea this week and came to an average value of €1,415/head. Declan Marren catches up with Shaun Diver for the latest from the farm.
Karen McCabe on 04 Dec 2021
Farmer Writes: record sale prices and a well earned holiday
Farmer writer Karen McCabe discusses housing cattle, the importance of taking a break from the farm and sale success.
Declan Marren on 01 Dec 2021
Winter nutrition webinar – your questions answered
The Irish Farmers Journal beef team answers viewers’ queries from Thursday night’s nutrition webinar.
Declan Marren on 01 Dec 2021
Thrive: higher cost winter diet on demo farm
Winter feed costs will be increased on most farms due to higher meal prices, however lower-quality silage in the yard means further feed cost rises on the Thrive Demo Farm this year.
Declan Marren on 26 Nov 2021
Tullamore Farm: what's in the weanling ration this winter?
Winter diets are now in full flow on Tullamore Farm, here we look at what is on the menu for weanling heifers and bulls for the next few months.
Declan Marren on 24 Nov 2021
Camera at the Mart: more bite in store bullocks in Ballinrobe
The demand for shorter-keep cattle continues, with more bite in the bullock trade in Ballinrobe on Wednesday, especially for heavier continental types.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Nov 2021
Beef Management: front loading meal to store cattle
On some farms, front loading meal to certain cattle groups will help keep animals hit target weights over winter.
Darren Carty on 21 Nov 2021
Live exports running 11,439 head behind 2020 levels
Spain is the main market with exports of 71,531 head, while Northern Ireland isn’t far behind with exports of 67,075 head.
Adam Woods on 17 Nov 2021
Beef Management: pneumonia, stock bulls and webinars
Adam Woods takes a look at pneumonia issues in sheds, looking after stock bulls and has some dates for the dairy for upcoming webinars.