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Beef
Suckler cows in freefall as 50,000 gone
Adam Woods
Adam Woods analyses the latest data on the falling Irish suckler herd as beef production in Ireland comes under pressure from the Mercosur trade deal.
2 December 2024 Markets
Watch: lambs top €200 in Kilkenny Mart
The factory trade has also jumped in recent days with groups securing returns of €8.25/kg to €8.35/kg and upwards of €8.40/kg paid at the higher end of the market.
20 November 2024 News
Heifer with nine lives
The Dealer had time for some light reading over the weekend which was particularly entertaining.
General election: double-barreled constituencies will go down to the wire
This week's election preview looks at four constituencies that encompass two counties, where geography can matter more than party affiliation in determining transfers and seats.
20 November 2024 News
CF Pharma CEO Clare Hughes up for young entrepreneur award
CF Pharma is a Kilkenny pharmaceutical lab which develops and manufactures veterinary medical devices and nutraceuticals.
20 November 2024 News
Renewed focus on small-scale wind at conference next week
Small-scale commercial wind turbines would be suitable for many farmers across Ireland, but changes to a new scheme aimed at supporting them will be needed, the conference will hear.
20 November 2024 News
Farmdroid robot, forage wagons, feeders and more, on the IAM stand
Showgoers visiting the IAM stand at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show can expect to see the latest kit from Strautmann, Bomford Turner, Hardi, Farmdroid, Rabe and Gregoire Besson.
9 November 2024 News
Giant introduces new generation of compact loaders
Dutch manufacturer Tobroco Giant has introduced its latest generation of compact wheel loaders, featuring improved performance, comfort and versatility.
31 October 2024 News
Agri jobs: herd manager needed at 300-cow dairy farm
There are a variety of jobs going in dairy farm enterprises in Louth, Kilkenny, Waterford and Tipperary.
26 October 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: true value of milk, beef and wool
This week's Farm Tech Talk is brought to you from the Women & Agriculture conference at Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.
25 October 2024 News
Watch: Friesian bullocks up 20c/kg in Kilkenny
Adam Woods has the latest on the trade at Kilkenny Mart’s bullock and heifer sale last Thursday.
25 October 2024 Markets
Farm women have their say on domestic violence, TB and wills
Over 600 women went to the Women & Agriculture conference on Thursday, which had a new slot where women could have their say on the issues affecting them.
24 October 2024 News