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Beef Trends: factories look to lower quotes
Adam Woods
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what factories are paying for finished cattle.
8 May 2024 Dealer
More questions than answers on TB in cattle
Farmer frustration with bovine TB controls is about much more than a loose comment in a ministerial response to a written parliamentary question.
8 May 2024 News
Beef production down almost 4% in 2023
EU beef production this year is expected to decrease by a further 2.3%.
Beef prices: factories apply pressure to the trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
6 May 2024 Markets
Farm Tech Talk: getting cows back in-calf, lamb prices and long-term milk price
Suckler cows, future lamb prices and the long-term outlook for milk prices all feature on this week's show.
3 May 2024 News
Farmer Writes: powerful break from the rain
The suns long awaited appearance changed saw yard work dramatically reduced on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
1 May 2024 Farmer Writes
Top tips for getting suckler cows back in calf
Adam Woods takes a look at what’s important in terms of getting suckler cows back in calf
1 May 2024 Breeding & health
Dairy beef makes up 44% of NI prime kill
Beef animals originating from the dairy herd make up a significant proportion of factory kills throughout in NI.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Management: BPS application deadline and grass tetany prevention
Adam Woods takes a look at fertiliser application on beef farms, BPS deadlines and preventing grass tetany on suckler farms.
1 May 2024 Management
Suckler herd decimated without anyone 'batting an eye'
Policy has failed suckler farmers, according to suckler and sheep farmer Flor McCarthy.
1 May 2024 News
Beef quotes remain steady ahead of holiday weekend
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef quotes, including the latest quotes available for finished cattle.
29 April 2024 Markets
Ensuring sufficient water supply this summer
Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.
27 April 2024 Infrastructure