Dairy beef

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

The winners of the 2026 Farmer Recognition Awards were announced at Tullamore Show on Sunday by ABP Ireland and Irish Country Meats.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

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Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Beef Management: autumn reseeding, managing grass and drafting cattle

Beef Management: autumn reseeding, managing grass and drafting cattle

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

Throughput of lambs and hoggets is still down over 80,000 head in the first six months of this year.

VIEWPOINTS 1 July 2026

Teagasc to showcase profitable dairy-beef farm at Tipperary open day

Teagasc to showcase profitable dairy-beef farm at Tipperary open day

The free open day will examine genetics, animal health, labour efficiency and finishing strategies on the 134ha commercial farm.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Sequestering carbon could be more viable than drystock farming - professor

Sequestering carbon could be more viable than drystock farming - professor

There could be very strong economic drivers to sequester carbon in the future and drystock farmers should look into this, David Styles of University of Galway suggested.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

Beef cows rose by €30 to €70/head on the week previous, with all cattle types highly sought after by buyers at New Ross Mart on Saturday last.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Analysis at Beef2026 showed a well-run dairy-beef system finishing bullocks at 22 months of age can deliver a net margin of over €500/head at a calf price of €350/hd and beef price of €6.40/kg

NEWS 1 July 2026

BEEF2026: high-CBV calves will generate €170/head more at slaughter

BEEF2026: high-CBV calves will generate €170/head more at slaughter

On display at BEEF 2026 was how purchasing high-CBV calves can generate more profit compared with low-CBV calves.

MANAGEMENT 1 July 2026

Chasing dairy beef dollars down under

Chasing dairy beef dollars down under

Known for its large beef cow herd, I see Australia is looking to develop its dairy beef sector a bit more.

DEALER 1 July 2026

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