Suckler cows

Over 60,000 more cattle aged 24 to 30 months on farms on 1 May 2026

The latest national herd AIM figures published by the Department of Agriculture also showed almost 7,000 more beef cattle aged 30 to 36 months on farms.

NEWS 29 June 2026

Over 60,000 more cattle aged 24 to 30 months on farms on 1 May 2026

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Camera at the Mart: good demand for sucklers in Milltown

Camera at the Mart: good demand for sucklers in Milltown

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

NEWS 17 June 2026

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 June 2026

Beef Trends: paid prices not in line with quotes

Beef Trends: paid prices not in line with quotes

Beef Trends: paid prices not in line with quotes

MARKETS 27 May 2026

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High terminal index bulls will breed high CBV cattle

High terminal index bulls will breed high CBV cattle

Castleforbes Estate was the 2025 Suckler Farmer Finisher winner for Liffey Meats and recently held a farm walk in conjuction with Liffey Meats, ICBF and Teagasc.

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 April 2026

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

Mart managers have said that, with 2025's weanling prices, more young farmers are looking at calving suckler cows as a viable option to contribute towards their income.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

In the first year of the scheme, the maximum calving interval for mature cows was 415 days and maximum age of first calving for heifers was 34 months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

CBV and quality cattle hand in hand in Laois

CBV and quality cattle hand in hand in Laois

Thomas Carroll was one of the winners of the inaugural Beef Quality Awards last year, with the quality of cattle on the ground backing up the high CBV indexes awarded to his stock.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Reflections after a very difficult spring

Reflections after a very difficult spring

It has been a hard slog to get this far, writes Fermanagh farmer John Egerton.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Suckler cow numbers rise for first time in a decade

Suckler cow numbers rise for first time in a decade

This is the first increase in suckler cow numbers in a decade and comes as margins in the enterprise have rocketed.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

This week, Cathal Gormley spoke to Pat Donohoe, chair of Drumreilly GAA club, about the club's strong links to agriculture, with the suckler cow playing a vital part of the local community.

COMMUNITY 22 April 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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