Suckler beef

Excellence in suckler beef production showcased at Limousin open day

Cork Limousin breeders hosted an open day on Sir Charles and Lady Caroline Colthurst's impressive farm on Saturday 12 June, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 16 July 2025

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My Farming Week: Kevin O’Brien, Turloughmore, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Kevin O’Brien, Turloughmore, Co Galway

NEWS 9 July 2025

Finishing cattle earlier can reduce emissions by 32% - ABP

Finishing cattle earlier can reduce emissions by 32% - ABP

NEWS 11 June 2025

Teagasc and Kepak host event for beef discussion groups

Teagasc and Kepak host event for beef discussion groups

Teagasc and Kepak host event for beef discussion groups

NEWS 21 May 2025

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

SUCKLERS 12 March 2025

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Beef welfare scheme: new scheme details

Beef welfare scheme: new scheme details

The animal health focus this week discusses the basics of calf rearing and inexpensive early animal health management issues that all farmers should refresh themselves on.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2024

My Farming Week: Aoife Sutton, Ballinakill, Roscrea, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Aoife Sutton, Ballinakill, Roscrea, Co Tipperary

Aoife Sutton runs a suckler beef and sheep enterprise between Roscrea and Dunkerrin.

NEWS 19 August 2024

Producing high-quality suckler replacements

Producing high-quality suckler replacements

Spotting an opening in the market, Martin Tumilty has moved from rearing stores to producing high-quality suckler replacements on his Co Down farm. Kieran Mailey reports.

MANAGEMENT 19 August 2024

Sharp decline in calf registrations in 2024

Sharp decline in calf registrations in 2024

There has been a marked drop in the number of calf births registered in 2024.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2024

Suckler births running 40,000 head lower

Suckler births running 40,000 head lower

The worrying decline in birth registrations from suckler cows continues, with over 40,000 fewer suckler beef calves born to date in 2024.

NEWS 19 August 2024

Camera at the Mart: farmers compete with exporters in Ennis

Camera at the Mart: farmers compete with exporters in Ennis

While exporters have dominated the weanling bull trade over the summer, farmers have started to become more active recently, according Ennis Mart manager Martin McNamara.

MARKETS 19 August 2024

National Genotyping Programme deadline extended

National Genotyping Programme deadline extended

Farmers who are involved in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme are encouraged to apply to the National Genotyping Programme and they can receive double tissue calf tags.

NEWS 19 August 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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