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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 22 May 2020
THRIVE dairy calf-to-beef weekly newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest news from the THRIVE dairy calf-to-beef programme.
Declan Marren on 26 May 2020
THRIVE: meadows mown for silage on demo farm
The Irish Farmers Journal THRIVE demo farm in Cashel, Co Tipperary, cut silage ground over the past few days, with the last few acres to be baled on Thursday.
Declan Marren on 26 May 2020
Strong demand for fleshed cattle at Birr
The almost 250 cattle catalogued for Monday’s sale in Birr were met with strong demand, especially for bullocks.
Declan Marren on 22 May 2020
Tullamore Farm: 85% of cows mated after four weeks of breeding
Declan Marren speaks to Shaun Diver to get the latest news from Tullamore Farm. There has been plenty going on with 72 cows now bred, six under 16-month bulls slaughtered and one dead ewe.
Declan Marren on 27 May 2020
Grass+Beef: silage season in full swing on beef farms
Many beef farms are taking advantage of the good weather conditions to get first cut silage made this week. Silage yields have improved over the last 10 days and quality is still excellent.
Declan Marren on 27 May 2020
Way Out West: stabilising the future
The Kennedy brothers are focused on sustainable suckler farming for the next generation. Declan Marren reports.
Declan Marren on 15 May 2020
THRIVE dairy calf-to-beef weekly newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest news from the THRIVE dairy calf-to-beef programme.
Declan Marren on 20 May 2020
Thrive: rearing to go in Mayo
Moving to a dairy calf-to-beef system played to the strengths of Martin and Marie Keating’s farm in Westport. Declan Marren reports.
Declan Marren on 22 May 2020
Watch: THRIVE progress report from Martin Keating
The Mayo farm has completed calf rearing and the focus is now on maintaining grass quality and making high-quality silage.
Declan Marren on 25 May 2020
Watch: Way Out West – aiming for top grades in Belcarra
Michael Mitchel runs a 30-cow suckler herd in Belcarra near Castlebar, Co Mayo. He spoke to Declan Marren on his farming system.
Declan Marren on 19 May 2020
In pictures: first online MartBids sale at Birr
The first online MartBids sale at Birr took place on Monday evening with over 120 animals sold.
Declan Marren on 21 May 2020
Tips to tighten the calving spread
Breeding is in full flow on many beef farms across the country. Here are some steps to minimise the calving spread next spring.