Rural Life
Mayo livestock marts plan to continue with their scheduled sales this week despite celebrations underway following Mayo's All-Ireland win.
Podcast
What does the rest of 2026 have in store for Irish farmers? The latest Teagasc outlook points...
Beef
This week's factory quotes sees most processors move to reduce beef price offers by 10c/kg in general for cattle booked in this week.
Raphoe Mart, Co. Donegal held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (July 23), where weanlings saw some impressive prices.
Clare Co-Operative Marts held its weekly cattle sale in Ennis Mart on Thursday (July 23), where 718...
Ballyvadin Beef Farm
As Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd in Fethard, Co. Tipperary purchased in 443 calves over a six-week period, labour efficiency was key.
Beef News
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (July 23), where lighter continentals and...
Average dairy-beef heifer and steer carcass-weights on Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd have been on an increasing trend over the past four years.
Cattle trade has strengthened in recent weeks at Roscommon Mart, with "renewed confidence" at the ring, according to mart manager Tony Conry.
With drought hampering grass growth, the Tipperary dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm has moved its rotation out to 25+ days.
Weekly beef kill figures are increasing again after dropping off in the mid-summer weeks throughout June and early July.
Roscommon Mart
After a difficult spring for livestock prices, farmers at Roscommon Mart said that trade has strengthened in recent weeks
Agri-Business
MEP Ciaran Mullooly said he is seeking assurances, both in Ireland and at EU level, in relation to imported meat.
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Golden Vale Marts Carrigallen Mart in Co. Leitrim held its weekly young stock sale on Saturday (July 18), with 74 animals through the ring.
Cattle Trade
Golden Vale Marts held their weekly stock sale in the Tullamore Mart venue on Monday (July 20), where weanling bulls saw a tremendous trade.
Golden Vale Marts (GVM) held its weekly cattle sale at Kilmallock Mart in Co. Limerick, on Monday...
One aspects highlighted at the open day was how Ballyvadin farm determines what price it is willing to pay for calves it buys in every year.
The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland.
Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm in Fethard, Co. Tipperary is opening its gates to the public today (July 22).
The current spell of prolonged warm, dry weather with no rainfall has brought challenges for managing cattle at grass on the ABP Demo Farm.
Dairy
The department has issued a reminder to farmers and advisers over the flexibility in place for crude protein limits in animal feed.
Sheep Trade
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly sheep sale on Monday, where 780 sheep went through the ring, with trade described as "remarkably firm".
