cows
Nathan Tuffy on 23 Jan 2019
Ringside comment: slow start to spring mart trade
In suckler areas, numbers are a little slower to come out, but calf numbers are ramping up in dairy areas.
Darren Carty on 23 Jan 2019
Cow numbers low and prices steady
With cow numbers still low, we look at the prices paid for continental and dairy cull cows around the country.
John Sleigh on 23 Jan 2019
Lamb prices strengthen in the live ring
Farmers Journal Scotland editor John Sleigh takes a look at the issues affecting the Scottish livestock market.
Robert Gilchrist on 23 Jan 2019
Farm Profit Programme: At what age should I cull cows?
At a recent focus group meeting, the topic of cow depreciation and the cost of replacing cows led to an interesting discussion. This week, Robert Gilchrist digs a little deeper into the subject.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Jan 2019
Camera at the mart: beef heifers in demand at Enniskillen Mart
There was a super trade for cattle at Enniskillen Mart last week, with heifers in particular met with robust demand.
Matthew Halpin on 18 Jan 2019
Environment at the centre of calf health
With calves beginning to arrive on beef farms across the country, Matthew Halpin outlines the importance of a healthy calf environment.
Jack Kennedy on 19 Jan 2019
Greenfield: to turn out dry cows or not
Top ten paddocks ready for grazing but it's only mid-January yet, writes Jack Kennedy.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Jan 2019
Armagh farmer fined for causing suffering to cow
An Armagh farmer was fined by the local magistrate on a number of charges.
Odile Evans on 18 Jan 2019
EBI increases €9/year on average
Over 75% of dairy cows are now displaying an Economic Breeding Index (EBI), according to the ICBF.
Jack Kennedy on 17 Jan 2019
Teagasc farm walk: what nitrogen is best for January and February?
With ground conditions near perfect and temperatures above normal, some farmers are considering nitrogen, writes Jack Kennedy.
Kieran Mailey on 16 Jan 2019
Northern view: beef prices harden with deals on offer
Beef prices are starting to harden in Northern Ireland, as the the glut of cattle coming on to the market starts to ease. Hoggets are in demand with higher prices.
John Sleigh on 16 Jan 2019
Steady beef price but concern as talk of prices sliding
Farmers Journal Scotland editor John Sleigh has a look at the Scottish red meat market.
Thomas Hubert on 16 Jan 2019
New research to select best cows from their milk
Teagasc has obtained funding to identify the most efficient cows in the national herd for breeding, while a new UCD project will investigate the processing of agricultural waste.
Bill O'Keeffe on 16 Jan 2019
Farmer Writes: making the most of the good conditions as calving starts
Seven new arrivals have landed on Bill O'Keeffe's farm in Kilkenny, while farm covers are sitting at 1,200kg DM/ha.
Contributor on 16 Jan 2019
Johne's disease: eradicate or ignore?
Aberdeenshire farmer Kevin GIlbert keeps Stabiliser cows, pigs and runs an arable enterprise on his 1,100 acres near Kintore in northeast Scotland.
Mark Blelock on 16 Jan 2019
Silage quality hitting winter milk yields
It brings home the message that you get out of cows what you put in, writes Co Antrim dairy farmer Mark Blelock.
Kieran Mailey on 16 Jan 2019
Camera at the mart: super trade to calf trade at Rathfriland Mart
There has been a super start to the weekly calf sales held at Rathfriland Mart, with continental types leading the trade.
Adam Woods on 12 Jan 2019
Watch: Sheplands Farm dispersal sale
Beef editor Adam Woods paid a visit to Heinz Eggert, Sallins, Co Kildare, to see the herd before it goes up for sale next week
Shane Murphy on 23 Jan 2019
Ireland’s most popular AI bulls
Ever wondered what bull sired the most number of calves, or how many calves that actually was?
Tommy Heffernan on 23 Jan 2019
Journal vet view: some tips for calving
Journal vet Tommy Heffernan gives some tips on calving.