suckler cows

Teagasc boss expects suckler recovery to hold up into next year

The suckler recovery was driven by strong farmer prices that boosted the sector's confidence, Teagasc director Frank O'Mara has said.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Teagasc boss expects suckler recovery to hold up into next year

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Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

NEWS 16 September 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Sharp decline in suckler herd halted

Sharp decline in suckler herd halted

Sharp decline in suckler herd halted

NEWS 15 September 2026

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 August 2026

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Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

An increase in birth registrations combined with a stabilisation in suckler cow numbers and recent growth in the dairy herd is underpinning a recovery in herd figures.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

The increase is underpinned by a 20,000 head increase in dairy birth registrations and a similar increase in birth registrations to beef cows.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

Farmers can receive a payment of up to €75 per cow-calf pair up to a maximum of 45 calves born between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026

SCHEMES 22 July 2026

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

Farmers in the southeast of the country have been hit hardest but there are many other regions in the south and midlands contending with negligible growth

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

Back in the swing of autumn calving

Back in the swing of autumn calving

Fermanagh farmer John Egerton has both spring and autumn calving suckler cows

FARMER WRITES 22 July 2026

Dempsey at Large: production efficiency on show at Ballyvadin

Dempsey at Large: production efficiency on show at Ballyvadin

Last week's Ballyvadin open day at Fethard, Co Tipperary was outstanding.

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

Martin Merrick profiles James Donellan’s recently completed slatted shed with some nice design features sprinkled throughout.

BUILDINGS 22 July 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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