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Breeding season coming to a close down under

Co Down native Zac Elkin took on the management of a different New Zealand farm during 2025.

FARMER WRITES 28 January 2026

Breeding season coming to a close down under

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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

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

Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

NEWS 30 December 2025

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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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 November 2025

AI Services and Eurogene appoint new veterinary officer

AI Services and Eurogene appoint new veterinary officer

Co Down native Charlotte Martin stepped into the role as group veterinary officer this autumn.

NEWS 17 November 2025

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

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