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In pictures: Christmas cracker at Keady fatstock sale
Kieran Mailey
There was a superb entry of cattle at the annual fatstock sale in Keady Mart, which were sold in an electric trade. Kieran Mailey reports.
4 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Cattle and supermodels
The young weanlings left in the shed have started to thrive since the older calves were sold.
4 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Struggles with two year-old calving
Getting heifers back into calf is more difficult in an autumn-calving herd, writes John Egerton.
Dairy Management: Grass, maiden heifers and nitrates
Aidan Brennan says now is the time to do a final grass walk for the year and update spring grazing budgets to plan spring grazing.
4 December 2024 Management
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.
27 November 2024 Markets
11 heifers sold for €10,000 or more at Carrick Winter Fair
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Winter Fair, which took place at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon.
26 November 2024 Pedigree
Blog recap: Carrick Winter Fair 2024
The Irish Farmers Journal is on site at the Winter Fair in Carrick-on-Shannon to bring you live updates from the sale.
25 November 2024 Pedigree
Farmer Writes: hopes for more static stars
Hopefully there won’t be any major ratings change in the little Limousin heifer that was born this month as she’s growing bigger by the day, along with her character.
20 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Beef prices: factories scrambling for supermarket supplies
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory-finished cattle.
18 November 2024 Markets
Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess leads 'Genetic Gems' at €5,200
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from Saturday's Genetic Gems Hereford sale in Tullamore Mart
18 November 2024 Pedigree
Martbids Database: heifers the highlight of mart trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
13 November 2024 Markets
Beef prices: independents edge quotes upwards
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for factory-finished cattle.
11 November 2024 Markets