Belgian Blue

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

The number of Aberdeen Angus-sired calves registered in 2025 increased by 96,472 head while the number of Friesian-sired calves reduced by 94,472 head.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

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Most popular beef bulls used on dairy cows so far this year

Most popular beef bulls used on dairy cows so far this year

NEWS 16 June 2026

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

PEDIGREE 14 May 2026

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

PEDIGREE 1 May 2026

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Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf price update: beef calf price moves up as supply falls

Calf prices received a nice bounce over the last week with almost all categories increased reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Calf price update: prices head south as peak passes

Peak calf supply appears to have passed and prices, while ahead of previous years, had a downward trajectory over the last week, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Bandon Mart's bank holiday sale sees numbers hold

Bandon Mart's bank holiday sale sees numbers hold

The Easter bank holiday saw stronger calves get a bounce with more farmer customers present at the west Cork mart. Angus-crosses made up half of all calves on offer this week.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Roscommon Farmer Michael Cunniffe feeding over 160 continental in-calf heifers

Roscommon Farmer Michael Cunniffe feeding over 160 continental in-calf heifers

As part of the beef breeding focus, Cathal Gormley caught up with Michael Cunniffe who sells 160 incalf heifers each year all from home.

BEEF BREEDING 11 March 2026

Calf Series: How much is too much to pay for calves?

Calf Series: How much is too much to pay for calves?

The upward swing in the price of calves is great news for dairy farmers selling calves, but will buyers make money? Aidan Brennan reports.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

A pedigree red and white Belgian Blue heifer has been sold for an undisclosed five-figure sum.

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

Heifer weanlings average €6.45/kg in Gort

Heifer weanlings average €6.45/kg in Gort

Martin Merrick reports from Gort mart’s weanling show and slae, where high end stock met with high end prices.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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