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Cattle housed on Tullamore Farm

In an effort to preserve grass supply for sheep, farm manager Shaun Diver has made the decision to house most of the cattle this week.

TULLAMORE FARM 30 October 2026

Cattle housed on Tullamore Farm

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Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

NEWS 25 October 2026

Sell or hold - the cull cow decision facing dairy farmers this autumn

Sell or hold - the cull cow decision facing dairy farmers this autumn

MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

Sharp prices for bullocks at Clogher

Sharp prices for bullocks at Clogher

Sharp prices for bullocks at Clogher

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

MARKETS 13 October 2026

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Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Marts are reporting that the handbrake remains up on the dry cow trade for now with lower numbers than other years as farmers chose to milk on when grass supplies are there. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Dairy farmers are being advised to draw up a cashflow plan, which includes the predicted movement of money in to and out of the business.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

Watch: cull cows top at €3,860 in Tuam Mart show and sale

There was better demand for cattle in this week's sale, with stores highly sought-after, especially those weighing between 500kg and 600kg.

MARKETS 29 September 2026

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

Trade of dairy stock is starting to pick up with early indications that prices are well back on this time last year, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

Cows were used to coming into the yard on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork for the last few weeks but this should change following recent rain.

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

Prices for forward store and slaughter-fit bullocks and heifers have firmed slightly, while cull cows held their own on price.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Beef Management: early weaning, culling cows and purchasing weanlings

Beef Management: early weaning, culling cows and purchasing weanlings

The priority with any first-calving cows and also older cows that have raised their calves and are shy on condition should be early weaning to protect body condition.

MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

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