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Weekend weather: cloudy and drizzly, with temperatures to rise on Sunday
Anne O'Donoghue
Temperatures are set to increase on Sunday, with a mild 10°C to 12°C forecast by Met Éireann.
11 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: economics and entertainment, a dangerous combination
Rising beef prices and a good general mood at farm level are to be welcomed, according to Tommy Moyles, but the shadow of Mercosur means there's less chance to relax.
16 October 2024 Management
Beef Management: housing, keeping weanlings thriving and sheep grazing
This week Adam Woods takes a look at housing heavy cattle, keeping weanlings thriving and on target weight gains, and grazing excess grass with sheep.
Finishing up to 800 pedigree Limousins cattle in western France
Beef farmers in the West of France have also affected by the heavy rainfall this year. Sarah McIntosh met with beef finishers outside Nantes to discuss their fattening system
10 July 2024 News
ICSA calls on Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur trade deal
The new European Parliament must prioritise its own farmers first and foremost, rather than those in the Mercosur countries, the ICSA has said.
6 July 2024 News
Back to basics at BEEF 2024
Adam Woods reports from last week’s national Teagasc beef event in Grange.
3 July 2024 Management
Climate-neutral Ireland could require 30% cut to beef and milk - EPA research
Sweeping changes to Ireland's agricultural output, forestry plantings and soil management would be required to reach net zero by 2050, new research published has suggested.
3 July 2024 Climate and environment
Securing your future in beef farming
Paul Crosson takes a look at what will be covered on the two main stands at BEEF 2024.
22 June 2024 Breeding & health