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Progress on beef farmer concerns at ICBF meeting - IFA
Niamh Murphy
Commenting following the third meeting of the ICBF stakeholder group this week, IFA livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said progress is being made on the substantive concerns raised by the IFA.
1 May 2024 Markets
Calf prices: slipping supply sees prices edge up slightly
A continuing fall-off in calf numbers at marts, combined with solid demand from both farmers and shippers, is resulting in calf prices moving upwards, reports Tommy Moyles.
1 May 2024 News
Drop in farmers buying calves
The number of farmers buying calves appears to have dropped in recent weeks and this should be a concern to policymakers, according to one mart manager.
Fewer unknown sires under genotyping programme
The launch of the national genotyping programme has resulted in a 75% reduction in the number of unknown sires in comparison with 2023.
29 April 2024 News
Calf prices: eight out of 10 calves traded are Angus or Hereford
Traditional beef breed-crosses continue to dominate mart rings at calf sales throughout the country. Despite the increase in supply, prices remain firm.
24 April 2024 Markets
Changes at ICBF board
Will there be more changes and more of a suckler focus on the ICBF board? Time will tell.
24 April 2024 Dealer
Watch: Gigginstown Angus bull hits €7,000
Niamh Murphy reports from the Gigginstown annual sale of Aberdeen Angus bulls and heifers that took place at the weekend.
22 April 2024 Pedigree
Calf prices: supply and demand at play as Friesian prices lift
Beef calves continue to dominate marts, but the fall-off in supply of Friesian calves is resulting in a lift in price.
17 April 2024 Markets
Changes afoot at ICBF board
Adam Woods has the latest on some changes taking place at ICBF board level.
17 April 2024 Breeding & health
Weather hinders calf exports
Last weeks difficult weather saw the number of calves exported fall to their lowest level since early March.
17 April 2024 News
FBD Trust emerges as significant buyer of FBD plc shares
Increase in holding comes as Norwegian insurance company sells down stake.
10 April 2024 News
Top 10 tips for buying a new stock bull
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips to look at before purchasing a stock bull.
7 April 2024 Beef breeding