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New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

Marts around the country saw confusion on day one of the new TB rules, reports Cathal Gormley.

NEWS 13 April 2026

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

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Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets

PODCAST 10 April 2026

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

NEWS 9 April 2026

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

NEWS 8 April 2026

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Utilising ICBF’s active bull listings

Utilising ICBF’s active bull listings

The replacement and terminal lists allow AI bulls to be ranked on a wide range of traits and are a good tool for breeders to easily hone in on the characteristics they desire.

BEEF BREEDING 1 April 2026

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Analysis of weanlings sold in 2025 shows five star genetics delivering heavier and higher value weanlings, while five star dams had a shorter calving interval

BEEF BREEDING 1 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

This week, the team discusses inputs costs, tentative signs of positivity in beef markets, new derogation requirements and updates with North Cork Creameries.

PODCAST 1 April 2026

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

The Oireachtas agriculture committee heard that European Commission animal transport rules would prove unworkable for live exports from Ireland.

NEWS 1 April 2026

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

TB reactor numbers could get higher before new TB measures begin to dent the disease.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Minister doesn't budge on reactor compensation as new TB rules draw near

Minister doesn't budge on reactor compensation as new TB rules draw near

The current reactor ceiling for pedigree cattle is set at €5,000 per head, while commercial cattle are subject to a lower ceiling of €3,000/head.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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