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More complications with finishing cattle
John Egerton
John Egerton has a number of different groups of finishing cattle on his farm.
13 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Charolais selling well in Granard
While lighter calves struggled slightly, quality types of calves continued to command top dollar at Granard’s weanling sale on Monday night.
10 November 2024 Pedigree
Blistering trade for Shorthorns in Carrick
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society's Premier show and sale which took place on Saturday.
Farmer Writes: an abnormally warm autumn
Currently it is costing us around €100 each week to feed these weanlings, and while we rarely sell calves under 300kg, there is an excellent trade for light hairy heifers.
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Views sought on measures in nitrates action programme
The departments of housing and agriculture have launched a public consultation on measures under the nitrates action programme which were flagged earlier this year.
4 November 2024 News
Proud day for Prince as Ballym hit €7,100 in Tullamore
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Charolais Cattle Society's show and sale of bulls held in Tullamore Mart.
4 November 2024 Pedigree
Limousin bulls sell to 5,200gns in Ballymena
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the British Limousin Cattle Society's autumn show and sale held in Ballymena Livestock Mart
3 November 2024 Pedigree
Brisk trade for Charolais bulls at Swatragh
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Northern Ireland Charolais Club show and sale of bulls held in Swatragh Livestock Mart.
3 November 2024 Pedigree
Beef Trends: bullock kill in freefall
Adam Woods has the latest on this week's beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
30 October 2024 Markets
Limousin heifers sell to €12,100 at premier sale
Nevan McKiernan reports from the premier Limousin show and sale held in Central Auctions, Roscrea, over the weekend.
30 October 2024 Pedigree
Year-old Simmental heifer sells for €15,500
Nevan McKiernan reports from Saturday's premier Simmental show and sale, which took place in Roscommon Mart.
29 October 2024 Pedigree
Beef prices: factory agents anxious for cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
28 October 2024 Markets