Finishing
The first group of bullocks have left a healthy margin over buying price, but are yet to be replaced, writes Derek Robinson.
By Derek Robinson on 26 October 2017
Lower beef prices have made finishing cattle off grass less economical. Kieran Mailey outlines some steps to follow if you are planning to kill cattle off grass this autumn.
By Kieran Mailey on 09 September 2017
Last week, the National Beef Association visited the finishing unit of Eric Reid in Richhill. David Wright reports.
By David Wright on 24 August 2017
Kieran Mailey looks at whether it is best to finish off grass or house forward stores.
By Kieran Mailey on 24 August 2017
Derek Robinson will be reverting back to finishing off grass after weight gains this winter failed to meet his expectations.
By Derek Robinson on 23 March 2017
Kieran Mailey looks at the costs involved when buying stores this spring and taking them through to finish,
By Kieran Mailey on 23 March 2017
Derek Robinson has ditched his original plan from last autumn to hold his forward stores this winter to finish at grass in 2017.
By Derek Robinson on 09 February 2017
Kieran Mailey looks at the possible financial benefits of finishing cull cows this winter.
By Kieran Mailey on 29 December 2016
Penalties on overweight cattle have forced Derek Robinson to change his beef-finishing enterprise.
By Derek Robinson on 03 November 2016
The improved weather of recent weeks has meant cattle are performing well at grass and checking them daily is a rewarding experience despite the low margins, writes Derek Robinson.
By David Wright on 09 June 2016
Here are the basic steps farmers need to get right to ensure they obtain high performance levels and avoid digestive upsets.
By Farmers Journal on 31 December 2015
The downward pressure on beef prices has left Fermanagh farmer John Egerton wondering about the merits of finishing cattle.
By Contributor on 10 December 2015
There are three main finishing methods for steers and heifers: a 50:50 silage:concentrate diet, ad-lib finishing and a stepped regime.
By Farmers Journal on 22 November 2015
Sick of rolling the dice in the mart, Tommy Moyles has settled on the under 16-month bull option.
By Tommy Moyles on 01 February 2015
Does it make sense to sell or finish? That's the question beef farmer Ciaran Lenehan faced this week.
By Ciarán Lenehan on 27 January 2015
Against the backdrop of weak Irish beef prices, the main exporting regions of the world are experiencing high demand and record prices.
By Eoin Lowry on 09 October 2014
As the cold weather begins to creep in, Padraig Shevlin must now decide what he'll be finishing inside and outside.
By Padraig Shevlin on 07 October 2014
Tommy Moyles’ standout exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships was a display at the Bord Bia stand.
By Tommy Moyles on 26 September 2014
Alan Kelly explains how proper management of winter feed can help you get a better margin from you stock.
By Alan Kelly on 25 September 2014
Meath farmer and Teagasc graduate student Ciaran Lenihan reflects on the take home messages from a Teagasc/IFA winter finishing meeting in Kilkenny.
By Ciarán Lenehan on 28 October 2014
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