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Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

One of the key attractions every year is always the Certified Irish Angus Schools competition.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

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Victorious Victoria kicks off a double for Castlebrock herd in Iverk

Victorious Victoria kicks off a double for Castlebrock herd in Iverk

PEDIGREE 24 August 2026

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

ABP takes a 25% stake in rival

ABP takes a 25% stake in rival

ABP takes a 25% stake in rival

NEWS 12 August 2026

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

NEWS 11 August 2026

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Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Selecting lambs fit for slaughter and preparing ewes for the breeding season were the two take-home messages from a recent farm walk hosted by Irish Country Meats in association with Teagasc.

BREEDING & HEALTH 17 June 2026

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

The six successful applicants will each receive a five-star ram, five breeding hoggets and support from Irish Country Meats, Bord Bia, Teagasc and Sheep Ireland.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Hereford genetics delivering for Monaghan

Hereford genetics delivering for Monaghan

At a recent ABP and Irish Hereford Prime farm walk in Monaghan, attendees got to see the Advantage Beef Programme in practice and were informed of the new restructured Hereford breed bonus.

BREEDING & HEALTH 17 June 2026

Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

In September, Hereford Prime will have a new breed bonus with an additional 10c/kg paid on top of the existing 10/kg for Hereford sired heifers and steers.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Antrim farm rearing 2,500 calves per year

Antrim farm rearing 2,500 calves per year

James and Rachel Davison operate a calf rearing enterprise outside Glenarm in Co Antrim

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

The rise of Wagyu beef in Ireland

The rise of Wagyu beef in Ireland

Niamh Murphy and Amy Forde report on the increase in the use of Wagyu sires on Irish dairy cows and what this looks like for the consumer on supermarket shelves.

FEATURE 17 June 2026

The tough task of being a farming leader

The tough task of being a farming leader

A new book by former NFU president Minette Batters offers a first-hand insight into a turbulent time for UK farming.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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