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Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

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Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

NEWS 1 July 2026

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

NEWS 28 June 2026

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

NEWS 10 June 2026

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

BREEDING & HEALTH 13 May 2026

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Department defends new sheep carcase law

Department defends new sheep carcase law

One of the criticisms by meat processors surrounds the requirement for factories to leave a longer tail on sheep carcases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Was selling strong store cattle or finishing them for the factory the best option for farmers in 2025?

FEATURE 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Do you chase extra kilos and risk a falling price or take what’s in front of you, asks James Strain.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Australian sheep numbers in decline

Australian sheep numbers in decline

After several years of growth, Australian sheepmeat production is expected to decline for the second year in a row in 2026.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening in Europe

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

An inspection on the farm two weeks ago found 15 dead calves in a pile, with a veterinary inspector having concerns for other animals.

NEWS 4 March 2026

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

Factory inspections on both grading and trimming needed to be ramped up significantly to protect farmer confidence in the factory payments system, the ICMSA claimed.

NEWS 4 March 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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