Livestock

Dairygold appoints new Dairy Ireland general manager
Laffan assumes the role from outgoing Dairy Ireland general manager Eamon O’Sullivan, who announced his intention to leave the position in December 2024.
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Trust in Government at ‘breaking point’ over peatland policies – ICSA
Trust in Government at ‘breaking point’ over peatland policies – ICSA
Martin Heydon’s discussion on 'reduced management intensity' of 80,000 hectares under Ireland’s Climate Action Plan has done little to reassure farmers, the ICSA has said.
Sheep Trends: more plants cut to 23kg carcase
Sheep Trends: more plants cut to 23kg carcase
Plants which started the week paying to 23.5kg carcase weight have now moved to 23kg carcase weight.
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Limousin society releases premier sale catalogue with indices included
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society has released the catalogue for its upcoming Premier sale with the ICBF Euro-star indices included for 61 out of the 64 cattle entered.
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Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environmentSPONSORED
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment
Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf SPONSORED
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf
Tipperary dairy and beef farmer pleased by 'unreal' impact of milk replacer.
‘Innovative’ Flourish Calf earns Cork farmer’s trust SPONSORED
‘Innovative’ Flourish Calf earns Cork farmer’s trust
Flourish Calf, the new product from Volac Milk Replacers Ireland Ltd, has been described by Co Cork farmer Aaron Buckley as the best he has ever used.
Breeding success from within the cow with smaXtecSPONSORED
Breeding success from within the cow with smaXtec
Dairy farmers from across the country explain how SmaXtec has helped them on their farm during breeding season
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