Sheep
Worms can reduce lamb growth rates by 50%
Worm treatment in sheep flocks at this time of the year can play a crucial role in farmers having a...
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Beef
March cattle slaughterings up 23%, while sheep kill falls
The number of cattle slaughtered in March 2014 was 23.2% higher than in March 2013 while sheep slaughtering’s was 17%...
Beef
China beefs up imports as domestic cattle production continues to struggle
A new report by Rabobank shows that Chinese domestic beef production is having difficulty keeping up with demand for beef....
Agri-Business
Top judge praises Emerald Expo dairy stock as 'best selection he has ever seen'
Emerald Expo Judge Nico Bonns described the line-up of animals presented before him at Emerald Expo Saturday as the best...
Agri-Business
'Farmers could help reduce obesity levels'
Farmers have a contract with society in producing their food and it’s imperative that higher quality, more nutrient-dense food is...
Beef
Gap between Irish and UK beef price narrows, but still 61c/kg
The beef price differential between Ireland and the UK has a narrowed since the start of the year, but still...
Sheep
Spring lamb trade at €6.20/kg
The sheep trade continues to remain firm despite plentiful supplies being available. In its latest update Bord Bia says trade...
Dairy
Arla to reduce milk price in the UK by 1.27ppl
Arla is set to reduce its standard litre price in the UK by 1.27ppl taking it to 33.74ppl. It cites negative...
Environment
Halving of meat and dairy production could slash farming emissions and incomes - UN report
A 50% reduction in meat and dairy consumption, and production, would reduce current European agricultural reactive nitrogen emission by around...
Agri-Business
Premier Foods blame late Easter for slow sales
Premier Foods, which manufacturers well known brands Mr Kipling cakes and Bisto gravy, said a tough grocery market and the...
Arable
Septoria resistance threatens viability of winter wheat crops
The issue of septoria resistance was keenly discussed at today’s Teagasc Spring Crop Walk on the farm of the Hickey...
Dairy
Shorts at the ready…
What a week! There has been good growth rates, cows have been milking well and surpluses arising. This week we...
Dairy
Spring breeding in Munster
Breeding programmes for grass-based milk production systems started on many farms this week in Munster. Many farmers want to hold...
Agri-Business
Tesco UK to cut prices by up to a third, sparking farmer concerns
Although UK consumers will be happy to hear that Tesco has cut the price of food products, the move has...
Agri-Business
250 farms to be inspected by HSA in two weeks
Farm Safety Fortnight got underway today with a confirmation from the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) that 250 farms will...
Sheep
ROI imports of Northern Ireland lamb down 25%- LMC
In a recent sheep market update the Livestock and Meat Commission in Northern Ireland noted a marked reduction in the...
Agri-Business
Suckler cow infertility – it’s a male thing
One reason why some suckler cows cannot get pregnant may be because they have male (Y) chromosome fragments in their DNA,...
Environment
Wildfires possible over Easter
Forest owners and managers, farmers and the general public are being warned that a high risk of wildfires exists during...
