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Martbids Database: factories fighting for fit cattle
Adam Woods
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts this week.
26 October 2024 Markets
Inside the 1,000-head Foyle feedlot
Adam Woods reports from an open day on the Foyle Food Group's finishing farm in Co Tyrone
23 October 2024 Management
Beef Management: housing, ration composition and suckler marts roadshow
Adam Woods takes a look at hosuing cattle, what should be in your ration and he previews an upcoming suckler marts roadshow taking place across the country.
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.
16 October 2024 Management
Beef management: housing, dehorning and loading safety
In this week's beef management notes, Adam Woods takes a look at safety at loading time, dehorning calves and looking after stock once they have been housed .
9 October 2024 Management
New quality assurance measures won’t go over and above legislation - Bord Bia
Bord Bia has released a statement on the proposed changes to its quality assurance scheme.
28 September 2024 News
Outlay of up to €240,000 on taking 100 cattle to finish this winter - Teagasc
Strong cattle prices and the cost of inputs will see those looking at cattle to finish over the coming months spending over €2,000/head to do so, Teagasc figures show.
23 September 2024 News
Everything on show except the money at ABP demo farm
Adam Woods reports from the ABP dairy calf-to-beef demo farm open day, which took place last week in Carlow.
18 September 2024 Breeding & health
Winter finishers need 529p/kg to breakeven
Before committing to filling sheds with store cattle for winter finishing, farmers should complete a budget.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Forecasts show increase in winter cattle supplies
Data shows an increase in beef cattle numbers on NI farms at the start of September which are destined for slaughter this year.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Five steps to housing cattle in wet conditions
Ground conditions are extremely poor on many farms following heavy rain this week, pushing many farmers into housing stock.
24 August 2024 Management
Italian feedlots are facing problems sourcing weanlings
Adam Woods spoke to a number of Italian feedlot owners about the issues they are facing finishing cattle in Italy.
31 July 2024 Markets