Martin Merrick

mmerrick@farmersjournal.ie

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

Martin Merrick reports from Headford Mart’s general cattle sale on Saturday, where factory agents and exporters battled for finished lots.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

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Camera at the Mart: heifer trade stays steady in Ballmote

Camera at the Mart: heifer trade stays steady in Ballmote

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Martbids Database: averages hold steady across the board

Martbids Database: averages hold steady across the board

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

BUILDINGS 11 February 2026

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

CALVES 11 February 2026

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Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

Martin Merrick discusses what we will be covering in our special 10-week calf series, how current ground conditions are looking and safety at calving.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Grass+ Beef: slurry on the mind of many amid wet conditions

Grass+ Beef: slurry on the mind of many amid wet conditions

Slurry is a pressing issue, with wet weather delaying both turn out and spreading of stored slurry.

GRASS & FEEDING 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairings sell to €4,650 in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: suckler pairings sell to €4,650 in Ballinasloe

Martin Merrick reports from Ballinasloe Mart, where demand at the Saturday sale remained firm for all types of cattle.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: bullocks sell up to €3,400 in Baltinglass

Camera at the Mart: bullocks sell up to €3,400 in Baltinglass

Heavy bullocks sold to €3,400 at Baltinglass Mart’s show and sale on Wednesday 28 January.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Martbids Database: heifer trade leapfrogs bullocks

Martbids Database: heifer trade leapfrogs bullocks

The heifer trade - both for light and heavy heifers - has increased dramatically in the week, with no cattle types seeing any major slippage in price.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Beef Management: slurry, SCEP and grading cattle

Beef Management: slurry, SCEP and grading cattle

Martin Merrick discusses how best to manage slurry in tricky conditions, keeping up to date with SCEP compliance and grading cattle.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 4 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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