beef

  1. M

    Going with/against the grain

    See a lot about dairy farming being the only profitable option, negativity about how dairy farmers are driving the price of leased land off the scale, (a lot of it warranted). I'm actually considering going the opposite way. Getting out of, small scale, dairying and into small scale tillage and...
  2. G

    Exporting cattle from ireland.

    I see there’s an agent in cork looking for Friesian bulls for export to Lybia. From 300-500kg. Just wondering has anyone any idea what the prices paid by these exporters are. And I imagine you have to pay for the haulage? Could be an option for myself in the future so just curious. On a mixture...
  3. A

    Start up beef farming advice

    Hi all, Looking for some advice. I'm currently working full time off farm but looking into a slatted house to keep some finishing stores (store to beef). I'm in no way a well experienced livestock man but just keep six bullock out wintering on a plot. I've just completed the green cert as well...
  4. J

    Trust and Technology in Farming

    Hello, I hope everyone is well. I am a Masters student at Glasgow Caledonian University and I am completing a dissertation in Supply Chain Management. My area of focus is the British beef supply chain. I have interviewed a number of stakeholders throughout the supply chain and I am now looking...
  5. J

    Technology in Farming

    Hello, I am a masters level student in International Operations and Supply Chain Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. I am looking to capture the views and opinions of UK beef farmers around my research topic: to explore the opportunities and challenges of using technology to improve...
  6. WestCorkBoy

    Delicious Beef

    I sell butchered angus heifers, the meat is delicious and it can be butchered in whatever way you'd like thickness of steaks, size of roasting joints, amount of mince, burgers, diced setc. I am based in Clonakilty, but delivery can be arranged. The price will compare very well with retail...
  7. Y

    New farm set up- Advice needed

    I'm about to rent 40 acres of very good grassland and I am looking for advice on the best/ lowest labour system. I am from a dairy background and also work full time in on off-farm job. My idea is -Buy Angus/ Hereford yearlings (what is better heifers,bulls or bullocks?) at around 300kgs -...
  8. 0

    Dissertation Questionnaire: factors affecting conception rates in cattle

    Hi there, Fairly new to the forum, but I've seen you guys have an awesome community here, so I'm after your help with my uni project. The project is covering factors effecting conception rates in cattle, both beef and dairy. So any beef or dairy producers, your help would be greatly...
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