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Farmer Writes: an abnormally warm autumn
Karen McCabe
Currently it is costing us around €100 each week to feed these weanlings, and while we rarely sell calves under 300kg, there is an excellent trade for light hairy heifers.
4 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: faultless trade at Macroom weanling sale
There was an excellent trade for weanlings from both suckler and dairy backgrounds at the show and sale in Macroom Mart on Saturday last.
30 October 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: is the suckler game back in focus?
Cow price is one thing, but weanling price is an even better gauge of where the suckler game is.
Top tips for cattle management indoors
With housing ramping up on cattle farms, here are some tips for indoor herd management.
30 October 2024 Management
Martbids Database: mart trade still going strong
Adam Woods reports on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
30 October 2024 Markets
Good ground conditions, but grass running tight
Though ground is in excellent condition for this time of year, but grass supplies and growth are running low.
30 October 2024 Grass & feeding
Farmer Writes: a good trade for weanlings
After weighing up the pros and cons of keeping our pedigree bull over the winter and selling him in spring, it was decided to bring him to a general mart sale.
23 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for runners in Rathfriland
Adam Woods reports from Friday’s general cattle sale held in Rathfriland Mart, Co Down .
23 October 2024 Markets
Suckler Marts Roadshow launched
Adam Woods has all the details of a suckler marts roadshow taking place around the country over the next few weeks
Beef Management: front loading meal to stores in winter
Front loading meal to weanlings and store cattle is a good way to keep animals on track to hit target weights after housing.
22 October 2024 Management
Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance in Skibbereen show and sale
A full clearance and top prices tell the story of the cattle trade in Skibbereen Mart for its weanling show and sale on Friday last.
21 October 2024 Markets
Tullamore Farm update: cattle coming in and rams going out
Shaun Diver gives an update on what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
18 October 2024 Management