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Farmer Writes: picking out cull cows and show heifers
Karen McCabe
Karen McCabe writes of the difficulties in selecting cows for the cull list and the right heiferfor the commercial show ring.
24 May 2023 Markets
Camera at the Mart: bulls boost trade in Roscommon town
Tuesday last saw Roscommon Mart host its weekly weanling sale. Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
24 May 2023 Markets
NI Trends: steady cattle trade but quotes ease; pressure on lamb trade
Factories in Northern Ireland have cut base quotes, but price deals are little changed. However, cuts to lamb prices are adding pressure on the trade.
In pictures: super trading for grazing stores at Swatragh Mart
With grass growth onthe increase, there was increased demand for light stores at the weekly cattle sale in Swatragh Mart.
24 May 2023 Markets
Beef Management: kale plans, in-calf weanlings and safety at silage
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at Kale planting, avoiding weanlings proving in-calf and safety at silage.
24 May 2023 Management
A sweet finale for Sugar Daddy
With an average of €4,011 for bulls and an average price for females of €2,433, Shanon Kinahan reports from the final Irish Limousin Cattle Society sale of the spring.
24 May 2023 Pedigree
In pictures: dry cows top €1,760 in Clones
Thursday last saw Clones Mart, Co Monaghan, host its weekly general sale of cattle. Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
23 May 2023 Markets
A sweet finale for Sugar Daddy at final Limousin spring sale
Shanon Kinahan reports from the final Irish Limousin Cattle Society sale of the season, where bulls averaged €4,011 and heifers averaged €2,433.
22 May 2023 Pedigree
Farmer Writes: contracting out the breeding decisions
It's been a busy fortnight for Tommy Moyles as breeding and silage harvesting have got under way.
17 May 2023 Farmer Writes
Camera at the Mart: heavy bulls still north of €3/kg in Birr
Monday last saw Birr Mart, Co Offaly, host its general sale of cattle. Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
17 May 2023 Markets
Camera at the Mart: high clearance rate in Drumshanbo
Friday last saw Drumshanbo Mart, Co Leitrim, host its weekly general sale of cattle. Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
17 May 2023 Markets
Camera at the Mart: grass buyers out in force in Carnaross
Tuesday last saw Carnaross Mart, Co Meath, host its weekly weanling and suckler sale. Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
17 May 2023 Markets