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Beef
Bluetongue outbreak implications laid bare
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports from the Teagasc beef conference which took place in Carrick-on-Shannon this week.
14 November 2024 News
Greens under fire for vows to ban non-EU live exports and cut ANC
The Green Party's general election manifesto seeks a ban on live exports and reduction on ANC funding.
13 November 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: heifers the highlight of mart trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Health topics discussed at Teagasc mart event in Tullamore
Rachel Gallagher reports from GVM Tullamore for the Teagasc event on beef markets and the new veterinary prescription regulations.
17 October 2024 Markets
Investigation into RTÉ calf footage
Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.
9 October 2024 Letters
Time to cut all risk of importing Bluetongue
Bluetongue - we should do everything in our power should stop the disease reaching this island.
9 October 2024 Viewpoints
Mistreatment of calves condemned
Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.
9 October 2024 News
Live exports hit record levels in 2024
Adam Woods has the latest on live exports and how 2024 is shaping up to be a record year for exports.
25 September 2024 Markets
Sheep prices running 70p/kg ahead in Britain
Abattoirs in Britain have paid close to 70p/kg more for prime sheep in 2024 compared to NI plants.
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Editorial: International demand driving live export trade
The one shining light in 2024 has been live exports and a lift in the international demand for Irish cattle.
14 August 2024 Viewpoints
Positive vibes for autumn weanling trade
Three mart managers discussed the autumn weanling trade and their predictions for the suckler and store trade over the coming months.
7 August 2024 News
Higher prices for heavy cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade including the latest on live exports.
24 July 2024 Markets