Declan
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Declan has a BAgrSC in Animal and Crop Production and has just completed a UCD/Teagasc PhD in Beef Production.
Declan Marren on 05 Aug 2020
Watch: THRIVE programme mid season weights
Declan Marren takes a look at the performance of the animals on the Irish Farmers Journal THRIVE demonstration farm in Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Declan Marren on 31 Jul 2020
Watch: lambs and calves graze ahead of cows on Tullamore Farm
The lambs are grazing ahead of the cows while calves can access a forward paddock under the raised electric fence.
Declan Marren on 29 Jul 2020
In Pictures: direct drill reseed works best in the west
Direct drilling allowed the most fertile soil to remain at the surface while offering better stock carrying capacity in the first year for this Mayo farmer. Declan Marren writes
Declan Marren on 29 Jul 2020
Way Out West: sucklers and sheep in south Roscommon
The Grehan family are striking the balance between suckler cows and sheep numbers to get the most out of their farm system.
Declan Marren on 28 Jul 2020
MartBids: huge demand for quality cattle in Tuam
There was a great demand for quality cattle once again on Monday in Tuam as the trade shows no sign of cooling down.
Declan Marren on 24 Jul 2020
Planning for castrating spring-born bulls
In spring-calving systems, it is time to start planning for castrating male calves over the coming weeks.
Declan Marren on 25 Jul 2020
In pictures: big numbers and big prices at Balla Mart
One of the largest sales ever recorded in July took place in Balla on Saturday, with almost 700 cattle sold through three rings.
Declan Marren on 24 Jul 2020
Tullamore Farm: clear TB test gets week off to good start
Work is starting to wind down slightly on Tullamore Farm, giving farm manager Shaun Diver a chance to catch up on a few jobs.
Declan Marren on 22 Jul 2020
Grass: growth exceeds demand for fourth week running
Growth rates around the country remain strong and above average for the time of year, with an average growth rate of 68kgDM/ha recorded this week.
Declan Marren on 24 Jul 2020
Beef Management: clostridial vaccines, fodder budgets and building grass covers
Livestock specialist Declan Marren outlines the benefits of doing a fodder budget, clostridial vaccination protocols and grass growth tips for the week ahead.
Declan Marren on 29 Jul 2020
Producing weanlings that make the grade
The Grehan family are producing top quality weanlings on their south Roscommon farm. Declan Marren reports.
Declan Marren on 21 Jul 2020
Watch: building dairy beef numbers in Roscommon
Brian Geraghty is building stock numbers with dairy beef heifers on his farm in Dysart, Co Roscommon.