Adam Woods previews the upcoming sale of cattle coming from TB-restricted holdings on Monday 17 November.

A spokesperson for the processor said that market sentiment remains subdued as global milk production continues to outpace demand.

Shoppers have started to increase spending in the run-up to the busy Christmas season.

The change in temperatures coinciding with housing of weanlings and dairy replacement heifers has lead to increased reports of respiratory problems writes Aidan Brennan.

Our top farming photos from the week include dairy and beef winter preparations, Teagasc and Bord Bia events, pedigree shows and sales and flooding in Cork.

Some breeders have taken issue with the manner in which the EGM process was handled.

Selecting heifers with strong genetics, fertility and temperament is key to long-term profitability.