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Farmer Writes: we need to futureproof the beef sector

A decade after the Brexit vote, Tommy Moyles thinks it could be another five years before the real impact of it will be felt on Irish beef farms.

FARMER WRITES 24 June 2026

Farmer Writes: we need to futureproof the beef sector

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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

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

Beef farmers miss out on over £1m

Beef farmers miss out on over £1m

Beef farmers miss out on over £1m

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

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Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding higher quantities to E- and U-grading type weanlings can enhance their selling points, while overfeeding plainer types can make them less saleable.

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Market signals appear optimistic from high-value EU destinations including Greece and Italy while there is ongoing keen interest from North African markets

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

To avail of the payment, herds must meet a reducing calving interval while the age at first calving for heifers will reduce to 30 months of age in year three of the scheme.

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Keep up to date with all the requirements in suckler schemes in 2026 and plan feeding and health programmes to maximise the value of this year’s crop of weanlings

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Feeding options pros and cons

Feeding options pros and cons

The creep feeder is often the handiest option but it is limited in restricting levels of intake and can result in the strongest bulls gorging on feed.

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Farmer Writes: the first three weeks of breeding done

Farmer Writes: the first three weeks of breeding done

Breeding is progressing on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork, with three weeks completed and a few decisions will have to be made on what cows stay or go in the coming weeks.

FARMER WRITES 10 June 2026

SCEP year four targets and penalty schedules

SCEP year four targets and penalty schedules

There is no major milestone targets for year four of the scheme but participants still need to keep on top of actions to ensure safe delivery of payments.

SUCKLERS 10 June 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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