Michael Geary

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Michael comes from a beef background in Co. Galway with a keen interest in the beef and sheep sectors. He recently graduated from UCD with a degree in Animal Science and was the auditor of the UCD Agriculture Society in 2018/2019 where €65,000 was raised for charity. He has gained valuable experience across the agriculture industry, working on progressive sheep and beef farms whilst also working on a large-scale dairy farm in the US.

Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices continue upward trajectory
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices continue upward trajectory

The sheep trade in Northern Ireland (NI) continues to strengthen with lamb prices between October 30 and November 30, increasing...

Usual ‘peak lamb kill month’ in the UK sees 11% decline
Usual ‘peak lamb kill month’ in the UK sees 11% decline

The UK lamb kill for the month of October followed a similar trend to what has been seen over the...

Lamb prices in the north continue to strengthen
Lamb prices in the north continue to strengthen

Lamb prices in Northern Ireland continue to strengthen similar to what is being seen here in the south. Quotes for...

‘UK sheep kill exceptionally low in September’
‘UK sheep kill exceptionally low in September’

The UK sheep kill for the month of September has been described as being exceptionally low for the time of...

UK sheepmeat exports decline once again
UK sheepmeat exports decline once again

The month of August followed a similar trend to what has been seen in relation to UK sheepmeat exports in...

Closing up ground to ensure grass is available for next spring
Closing up ground to ensure grass is available for next spring

On sheep farms, thoughts should now be turning to closing ground from now on to ensure grass is available for...

Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices strengthen
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices strengthen

The sheep trade in Northern Ireland this week has seen lamb prices strengthen similar to what has been seen down...

Shortage of lamb imports forecast for the UK Christmas period
Shortage of lamb imports forecast for the UK Christmas period

Lamb imports for the Christmas period look likely to be tight, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)....

‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’
‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’

Independent UK sheep consultant Dr. Liz Genever is warning of poor conception rates in ewe lambs this autumn if worms...

UK sheepmeat exports for July down 26% on the year
UK sheepmeat exports for July down 26% on the year

Once again, the UK has witnessed a decline in exports of fresh and frozen sheepmeat - this time for the...

Production of flukicide Trodax ceased
Production of flukicide Trodax ceased

Boehringer Ingelheim has confirmed to Agriland that it has ceased the production of the flukicide Trodax. The flukicide, which will...

UK sheepmeat production down 16% in August
UK sheepmeat production down 16% in August

UK sheepmeat production declined 16% on the year for the month of August, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...

‘Great from Grass’ breeding sheep sale sees prices reach £2,000
‘Great from Grass’ breeding sheep sale sees prices reach £2,000

The Scott Family of Fearn Farm, Ross-shire hosted their 10th “Great from Grass” breeding sheep sale on Friday last, August 27....

What weight should my ewe lambs be at breeding time?
What weight should my ewe lambs be at breeding time?

Like every other year, the last few weeks have seen sheep farmers very active and keen to get a hold...

26 Australian White commercial ewes sell for ‘record price’ of almost £640/head
26 Australian White commercial ewes sell for ‘record price’ of almost £640/head

What's believed to be a record-breaking price of AUD $1,210/head (£640) was paid yesterday (August 24) in Australia for 26...

UK sheepmeat exports for June back 37% on the same month last year
UK sheepmeat exports for June back 37% on the same month last year

For the month of June, UK exports of fresh and frozen sheepmeat fell by 37% on the same month as...

Eid boosts lamb prices in the UK
Eid boosts lamb prices in the UK

Demand coming from the Eid al-Adha festival helped to boost both liveweight and deadweight lamb prices in the UK last...

UK sheepmeat exports down 23% for May
UK sheepmeat exports down 23% for May

UK exports of sheepmeat continue to fall, with exports for the month of May declining by 23% year-on-year. The Agriculture...