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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 21 Oct 2020
Level 5 marts lockdown: farmer views
Adam Woods was in Raphoe and Carrigallen this week and Declan Marren was in Tuam and they spoke to farmers in the marts about the new restrictions and how they are affecting sales.
Declan Marren on 20 Oct 2020
Getting to grips with student grants
With the application deadline approaching, Declan Marren takes a look at the grant system for third level students in Ireland
Declan Marren on 21 Oct 2020
Watch: last draft from grass on Thrive demo farm
Finishing cattle have been housed this week on the Thrive demo farm in Cashel, Co Tipperary.
Declan Marren on 20 Oct 2020
In pictures: bullocks in demand in Tuam
A large entry of bullocks for Monday's sale in Tuam saw good appetite for quality stock, while heifers were slightly easier on the day.
Declan Marren on 16 Oct 2020
Clipping cattle at housing time
Declan Marren looks at the benefits of clipping cattle after housing for the winter period.
Declan Marren on 16 Oct 2020
Thrive: dairy calf to beef weekly roundup
Declan Marren outlines what has been happening this week on the Thrive dairy calf to beef demonstration farm in Cashel, Co Tipperary.
Declan Marren on 21 Oct 2020
Grass+ Beef: a wet week sees the end of grazing
Heavy rain since sundy night has seen a lot of cattle move indoors this week as ground conditions become difficult in areas.
Declan Marren on 13 Oct 2020
MartBids: light continental heifers in demand in Ballinrobe
Farmer activity for lighter, well-conformed continental heifers helped boost prices in Ballinrobe on Monday.
Declan Marren on 13 Oct 2020
Thrive: planning the last few weeks at grass
As grass growth declines and ground conditions deteriorate, grass utilisation on many farms is starting to suffer.
Declan Marren on 13 Oct 2020
Managing your workload at housing time
Housing time can be a stressful period for both man and beast, so take time to consider your own health over this busy time.
Declan Marren on 09 Oct 2020
Weighing stock at housing time
With cattle starting to be housed across the country, it is the perfect time to weigh stock and assess your herd's performance.
Declan Marren on 16 Oct 2020
Quiz: Thrive finishing cattle weights and grades
Put your stock-judging skills to the test in our Thrive dairy calf-to-beef slaughter data quiz.