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'Big three' reach an agreement on IP calf sales

The agreement means that AI companies will be able to purchase calves born from sires or dams with genetics that are IP-protected by competing AI companies.

NEWS 19 February 2026

'Big three' reach an agreement on IP calf sales

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Breeding season coming to a close down under

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FARMER WRITES 28 January 2026

DIY back scratcher

DIY back scratcher

NEWS 21 January 2026

Meet the sires at the top of the ICBF Active bull lists

Meet the sires at the top of the ICBF Active bull lists

Meet the sires at the top of the ICBF Active bull lists

PEDIGREE 14 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

VIEWPOINTS 7 January 2026

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Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

Solnua, the new global marketing and distribution arm of the National Cattle Breeding Centre, established to handle international trade of genetics, reports keen demand for the Irish-born sire.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Where will the next generation of AI sires come from?

Where will the next generation of AI sires come from?

At the recent Teagasc national dairy conference, Donagh Berry addressed worries about the size of the future bull pool. Daire Cregg reports on what's causing the issues.

MANAGEMENT 19 November 2025

What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

Nevan McKiernan looks back at the AI sires which bred the top commercial show calves in 2025.

PEDIGREE 19 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

There was no let-up in demand for breeding heifers at Skibbereen Mart's annual fatstock show and sale last week, with up to €11.43/kg paid out in a busy sale, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Farmer Writes: TB test passed with flying colours

Farmer Writes: TB test passed with flying colours

While I always tell myself to not run a hand over the injection sites, it’s a fruitless lecture to myself, as without fail I’ll be squinting at them on day two.

FARMER WRITES 19 November 2025

Synergiser on the horizon in New Zealand

Synergiser on the horizon in New Zealand

The Dealer heard that dairy-beef is on the rise in the land of the long white cloud as well known New Zealand breeding company. LIC is seeing an increase in demand.

DEALER 19 November 2025

My Farming Week: Billy Fitzgerald, Beanfield, Youghal, Co Cork

My Farming Week: Billy Fitzgerald, Beanfield, Youghal, Co Cork

It's been a busy week for east Cork beef farmer, Billy Fitzgerald, who along with calving and TB testing, has seen a lot of the country this week.

NEWS 19 November 2025

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