suckler

Agriculture/Livestock News
Suckler sale at Gortatlea Mart this evening
Farmers can take a look at what’s on offer at Gortatlea Mart’s Special Suckler Sale tonight. It starts at 18:00 on Thursday, 9th February 2023. The mart ends the week with a Cattle Sale tomorrow morning at 10:00. Look at their catalogues here. Bid live or via LSL. Register to bid here. Contact Gortatlea Mart at: +353 66 713 7244. LSL Auctions. LSL News.
Irish suckler and beef sector
News
Challenging time ahead for suckler and beef farmers
Suckler and beef farms are looking at a substantial drop in income this year, which will have major implications for the sector if urgent supports are not provided. Brendan Golden, the IFA Livestock Chairman, says that the updated Outlook for 2022 published by Teagasc this week highlights the challenges facing the suckler and cattle sector. The report showed that costs will outstrip any price increase.  Farmers are already seeing this…