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Beef calves account for 63% of births on dairy farms - Teagasc

In 2020, just 47% of dairy calf births were registered to a beef bull.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Beef calves account for 63% of births on dairy farms - Teagasc

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IFA to meet in Claremorris over Bord Bia issues

IFA to meet in Claremorris over Bord Bia issues

NEWS 17 February 2026

Kevin Cahill appointed CEO of ABP UK

Kevin Cahill appointed CEO of ABP UK

NEWS 16 February 2026

Kerry offers 2.87c/l top-up on January milk supplies

Kerry offers 2.87c/l top-up on January milk supplies

Kerry offers 2.87c/l top-up on January milk supplies

NEWS 16 February 2026

State agencies 'responded quickly' to Blackwater fish kill - report

State agencies 'responded quickly' to Blackwater fish kill - report

State agencies 'responded quickly' to Blackwater fish kill - report

NEWS 16 February 2026

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Farmers are pessimistic about TB eradication progress - study

Farmers are pessimistic about TB eradication progress - study

Farmers are "pessimistic" about the likelihood that TB would be eradicated in the next 10 years, a study has found.

NEWS 13 February 2026

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

Turnaround time from birth to passport being issued was 13.1 days last week, according to the ICBF.

NEWS 13 February 2026

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

The deadline to apply is fast approaching for the two roles in Scotland.

NEWS 13 February 2026

IFA marches on with protest at Bord Bia

IFA marches on with protest at Bord Bia

Friday's stakeholder meeting convened by Minister Heydon failed to address the loss of confidence among farmers in Bord Bia, IFA president Francie Gorman has said.

NEWS 13 February 2026

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister Heydon convened a meeting of key stakeholders on Friday in the wake of ongoing issues between the IFA and Bord Bia.

NEWS 13 February 2026

ICMSA calls on Department to issue more bluetongue advice

ICMSA calls on Department to issue more bluetongue advice

Advice on the possible effects of a bluetongue outbreak and vaccine costs needs to be communicated, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 13 February 2026

Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

The new centre will bear the name of the late Padraig Walshe from Durrow, Co Laois.

NEWS 13 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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