cows
Amy Forde on 16 Aug 2018
Agri jobs: farm managers and herdpersons required
There is a range of positions on farms available at the moment if you're looking for a change of scenery.
Nathan Tuffy on 15 Aug 2018
What's on in the marts in the coming weeks
A guide to special and upcoming sales in the marts in the coming weeks.
David Wright on 15 Aug 2018
Tighter numbers put some life into trade
Quotes for prime cattle are up at one plant, but remain steady elsewhere.
The Dealer on 15 Aug 2018
Shipshape parlour party
My invite may have got lost in the post, but I hear the parlour party went well in Wicklow.
Bill O'Keeffe on 15 Aug 2018
Farmer writes: moisture a scarce commodity in Kilkenny
Bill O'Keeffe is finalising an Italian ryegrass contract with a tillage farmer where he will buy the silage by the bale and the tillage farmer will take full responsibility for the crop.
John Egerton on 15 Aug 2018
From torment to twins: a Salers cow's story
After behaving badly at calving a number of years in a row, it was time to sell, writes John Egerton.
Aidan Brennan on 13 Aug 2018
Dairy management: feeding meal is OK but you must restrict grass
Aidan Brennan looks at the practical implications of feeding meal to make more silage now.
Kieran Mailey on 15 Aug 2018
Steady trade for fat cattle at Ballymena Mart
With no change to factory prices, finisher demand for fat cattle was steady at Ballymena Mart last week.
Jack Kennedy on 10 Aug 2018
Greenfield: growing feed is a priority
The stocking rate is well back, so it's now up to the farm to grow its way back into feed, writes Jack Kennedy.
Amy Forde on 09 Aug 2018
Agri jobs: farm workers, milkers and meat processing operatives
There is a large range of jobs available in the agri sector at the moment. Are you looking for a career change?
Paul Mooney on 08 Aug 2018
Pressure mounting for €200 suckler cow payment
The income situation on suckler farms is unsustainable, according to a new report that will be launched at the Tullamore Show on Sunday.
David Wright on 08 Aug 2018
Northern view: beef quotes steady after recent falls
Slaughter numbers are down, which has helped to stabilise the beef trade.
Nathan Tuffy on 08 Aug 2018
Ringside comment: mixed mart trade continues
Sales continue to be very small at all marts around the country, though numbers will start to rise as autumn weanling sales start to take place.
Nathan Tuffy on 08 Aug 2018
Mart manager comment: Tom McCarthy, Bandon
Numbers have been small in recent sales, but enquiries from sellers should lead to increased numbers in the coming weeks.
Nathan Tuffy on 08 Aug 2018
Fleshed cull cows holding firm but stores a tougher trade
Demand for well-fleshed cows is holding well at marts due to low supply, while store cows continue to be met with weak demand.
Nathan Tuffy on 08 Aug 2018
Camera at the mart: strong demand for ewe lambs and breeders
Saturday's sale at Dowra Mart saw a strong trade for ewe lambs and breeders. Fleshed lambs were a solid trade also, but store prices are back on last week.
Kieran Mailey on 13 Aug 2018
Five steps to effective worm control in cattle
Kieran Mailey outlines best practice when worming cattle this summer and autumn
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 08 Aug 2018
My Farming Week: Lisa Holloway and Niall Daly, Horseleap, Co Westmeath
The couple farm in partnership in Co Westmeath, running a commercial beef alongside a pedigree enterprise.
Nathan Tuffy on 07 Aug 2018
In pictures: good trade for heavy weanling bulls at Dowra
While good-quality heavy bulls and good-quality lighter weanlings were a steady trade, plainer ones continue to be harder sold, with buyer activity still low.
Matthew Halpin on 03 Aug 2018
Unlocking an extra €300 net margin per suckler cow
Teagasc research has identified five key performance indicators that can deliver up to €300 net margin per cow when achieved