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ProClova XL: the ideal post-reseeding herbicide

The herbicide controls a wide range of weeds, including chickweed, docks, fat-hen, red dead nettle, redshank and fumitory.

MART REPORTS

In pictures: calf numbers holding steady in Bandon

Tommy Moyles

In pictures: calf numbers holding steady in Bandon

Calf numbers held steady and there was a bit more appetite for heavier calves in Bandon Mart this week, reports Tommy Moyles.

Darren Carty

Portumna Mart cancels this week’s sales

The mart sent correspondence to customers notifying them that sales including Monday’s calf and weanling sale and Wednesday’s cattle sale had been cancelled.

Exporters continue to drive weanling bull trade

Adam Woods

Exporters continue to drive weanling bull trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

PODCASTS

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BEEF

Adam Woods

Beef prices: processors peel another 10c/kg off quotes

Tommy Moyles

In pictures: calf numbers holding steady in Bandon

James Hanly

Slovakia bans mart sales and shows to stem foot-and-mouth risks

Darren Carty

Portumna Mart cancels this week’s sales

FARM PROGRAMMES

SUSTAINABILITY

BEEF

DAIRY

SHEEP

DAIRY

Waterford family named Tirlán milk supplier of the year

The co-operative held its dairy and sustainability awards on Tuesday 29 April, which recognised the commitment of Tirlán suppliers who delivered high-quality sustainably produced milk.

James Hanly

Slovakia bans mart sales and shows to stem foot-and-mouth risks

The Slovakian government announced the “extraordinary emergency measures” on Monday in an effort to stem the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and it will be in effect until further notice.

Aidan Brennan

Dairy Management: heat detection the main task as breeding season kicks off

James Hanly

Agri jobs: horticulture workers needed for Meath fruit farm

SPONSORED

Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnout

Rumen-protected fats provide energy without acid to help stabilise rumen conditions while also supporting fertility and milk fat production.

SHEEP

Ewe lamb top Springhill Charollais Production Sale at 5,650gns

Rachel Gallagher

Ewe lamb top Springhill Charollais Production Sale at 5,650gns

Department looks to streamline BSE and scrapie lab tests

James Hanly

Department looks to streamline BSE and scrapie lab tests

Sheep price update: steadier tone as numbers tighten significantly

Darren Carty

Sheep price update: steadier tone as numbers tighten significantly

Mountbellew Mart to host European and Connacht sheep shearing championships

Darren Carty

Mountbellew Mart to host European and Connacht sheep shearing championships

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ANIMAL HEALTH

Darren Carty

90% increase in BVD positive calves

The increase to 359 head stems from some herds recording significant breakdowns with the herd prevalence increasing by less than 20%.

Noel Bardon

TB reactors up 8.5% so far this year

The number of cattle going down in TB tests was up over 8% when comparing the first three months of 2025 with the same months last year.

PEDIGREE

Rachel Gallagher

Ewe lamb top Springhill Charollais Production Sale at 5,650gns

A staggering trade for all lot on the Springhill Production Sale writes Rachel Gallagher.

Nevan McKiernan

Charolais bulls average €5,310 in Tullamore

Just five Charolais bulls went home unsold in what was a lively sale in Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, on Saturday 26 April, writes Nevan McKiernan

SPONSORED

Getting through the first SBLAS audit

Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.

SPONSORED

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

SPONSORED

ProClova XL: the ideal post-reseeding herbicide

The herbicide controls a wide range of weeds, including chickweed, docks, fat-hen, red dead nettle, redshank and fumitory.

SPONSORED

Honda Launches First-Ever 0% Finance Deal on Lawn and Garden Range

With the return of warmer days and the fresh scent of cut grass in the air, homeowners across the country are turning their attention to lawn care.

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AGRIBUSINESS

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Further carbon tax to be added to green diesel

Green diesel users should be aware that the carbon tax is set to increase by a further €7.50/t, from 1 May 2025, with the price hike estimated by suppliers to add in the region of 2c/l.

Aurivo reports 236% increase in operating profit in 2024

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Aurivo reports 236% increase in operating profit in 2024

Co-op reported higher revenue, operating profit and milk supply in 2024.

Tirlán’s profit was little changed in 2024

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Tirlán’s profit was little changed in 2024

Ireland’s largest co-op saw its milk supply drop by 1% last year.

Phelim O'Neill

US tariffs will cool beef import demand

Trump tariffs are a disruptor for global trade and a sustained weakening of the US dollar would make things worse.

TILLAGE

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Further carbon tax to be added to green diesel

Make sure you are controlling weeds this spring

Siobhán Walsh

Make sure you are controlling weeds this spring

Siobhán Walsh

The aphicide debate: to spray or not to spray

Tillage podcast: Spraying, potatoes and politics

Siobhán Walsh

Grain trends: prices drop this week, currency hitting markets

SPONSORED

Sustainability progress on Irish farms

Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.

MACHINERY

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Further carbon tax to be added to green diesel

Green diesel users should be aware that the carbon tax is set to increase by a further €7.50/t, from 1 May 2025, with the price hike estimated by suppliers to add in the region of 2c/l.

James Hanly

Vintage tractor motoring in Monaghan

Alex Hawthorne, a farmer from Aghabog, Co Monaghan, has been called on to help local farmers with sowing and spreading fertiliser in recent weeks with his vintage David Brown 996.

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Kildare dairy farmer's fleet of machinery and equipment up for auction

Peter Thomas Keaveney

European tractor sales hit 10-year low in 2024

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Demand for European machinery is on the rise again

SPONSORED

New quad bike regulations - are you ready?

Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.

PROPERTY

Paul Mooney

65ac holding will be auctioned in two lots in Tipperary

One has a shed and house ruins, the other comes with the option of renting an additional 10ac.

Paul Mooney

Big farm will generate lots of interest in private treaty sale

Few farms of this size come on sale. This property also has a large farmyard.

Paul Mooney

Tipp holding could suit any farming enterprise

The land is in one large, level field and is currently under cereals.

BUILDINGS

Strength and safety key focus for new suckler calving shed

Martin Merrick

Strength and safety key focus for new suckler calving shed

A newly erected calving shed has farmer safety to the forefront with a well-kitted-out barrier system.

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

James Hanly

Knowledge sharing key to uptake in water quality measures, study finds

The WaterMARKE project, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture, looked at ways to help reach requirements under the water framework directive.

James Hanly

Significant investment needed to achieve climate targets – IFA

IFA environment chair John Murphy said that the fairest and most efficient way to support climate action is to incentivise and support farmers to adopt measures in the plan.

RENEWABLES