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Top tips for rearing dairy beef calves
Kieran Mailey
For farmers considering rearing dairy beef calves for the first time, Kieran Mailey outlined some tips to follow this winter.
27 November 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: factories desperate for finished cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including news of another lift to beef quotes.
21 November 2024 Dairy Day
Dairy Day: CBV tracker to go live next week
Speaking at Diary Day, Kevin Downing of the ICBF said that farmers will be able to view the CBV of calves entered in marts ahead of the sale from next week.
Home Farm: options for supplementing cattle rations
If we cannot get good by-products at a competitive price, then we will unwillingly replace them with imported product which does nobody any good.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
McConalogue commits to €35/sheep if voted back in
The outgoing Agriculture Minister points to his achievements as Minister, and explains his plans for the next government's spend on farming.
13 November 2024 News
€350/suckler cow among Fianna Fáil’s election promises to farmers
Fianna Fáil outlined that if it was returned to government, it would approve €300m over five years to expand the tillage sector.
11 November 2024 News
In pictures: flying trade for calves in Kilrea Mart
Buyers were out in force at the weekly calf sale in Kilrea Mart, resulting in a flying trade across quality lots.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
‘Ridiculous’ exclusions from Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme - ICMSA
ICMSA livestock committee chair Michael O’Connell made the statement after Fleckvieh and Montbeliarde breed calves were excluded from the scheme.
30 October 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: solid demand for dairy weanlings in Bandon
There was a good turnout of dairy weanlings at the special show and sale for them in Bandon Mart this week with solid trade throughout.
28 October 2024 Markets
Hereford bulls sell to €5,600 in Kilmallock
Nevan McKiernan reports from Friday's show and sale of Hereford bulls in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock.
22 October 2024 Pedigree
Beef price increases are necessary - ICMSA
ICMSA livestock committee chair Michael O’Connell welcomed the price rise, with factories working on securing adequate supplies in the run-up to the Christmas trade.
21 October 2024 News
Hefty fees to hear about dairy beef in Teagasc
The Dealer notices a big charge for this week’s dairy beef conference in Wexford.
16 October 2024 Dealer