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Watch: 42-month-old bullock hits €2,780 in Kilkenny
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports from a big sale of cattle on Thursday in Kilkenny Mart.
1 May 2024 Shows & showing
The show will go on
Ray Brady, president of the Irish Shows Association, outlines a busy year ahead for the country's shows.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
All-Ireland young stockperson for 2024 to be crowned in Tullow
Adam Woods has details of this year’s Irish Farmers Journal/Irish Shows Association/FBD all-Ireland young stockperson competition, which was launched last week.
Beef Trends: finished cattle quotes steady
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
1 May 2024 Markets
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
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
Martbids Database: another big week for bullock trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
1 May 2024 Markets
Livestock - its role in our economy and ecosystems
Professor Frank O’Mara, president of animal task force and director of Teagasc, outlines the role of livestock in our economy and ecosystem.
1 May 2024 Management
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
Grass buyers light up cattle trade
Better weather has brought renewed confidence to the cattle and sheep trade this week.
24 April 2024 Markets
What fertiliser can I purchase in 2024?
Adam Woods sits down with the Midland Agri Consultants team to talk about nutrient management planning, soil sampling and avoiding penalties with fertiliser purchases in 2024.
24 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Martbids Database: grass buyers fire up trade for light weanlings
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including the latest on what’s happening in the country’s marts
24 April 2024 Markets