Breeders

In-calf Hereford heifer sells for €6,800 in Cork sale

Flying trade at Saturday's Gurteragh and Tullaha Hereford sale in Co Cork, with a top price of €6,800 for an in-calf heifer, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 8 June 2026

In-calf Hereford heifer sells for €6,800 in Cork sale

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Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders launches herd competition

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders launches herd competition

NEWS 4 June 2026

Texels to celebrate 50-year anniversary

Texels to celebrate 50-year anniversary

PEDIGREE 3 June 2026

Cannonball lamb rocks the downs

Cannonball lamb rocks the downs

Cannonball lamb rocks the downs

PEDIGREE 3 June 2026

New record price for an Irish Moiled bull

New record price for an Irish Moiled bull

New record price for an Irish Moiled bull

PEDIGREE 29 May 2026

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Parthenaise Cattle Society to host second online sale

Parthenaise Cattle Society to host second online sale

Taking place over the June bank holiday weekend will be the second online timed auction from the Irish Parthenaise Cattle Society.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Gene-editing a 'dream-technology'

Gene-editing a 'dream-technology'

Gene-editing was top of the agenda at the World Seed Congress held in Lisbon this week. Siobhán Walsh reports from Lisbon.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Hereford breeders end spring sales on a high

Hereford breeders end spring sales on a high

Demand was strong right across the board at the Irish Hereford Breed Society's final spring sale of 2026 in Central Auctions, Nenagh, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

There was another flying trade for Simmental bulls in Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, as 24 out of 27 bulls sold to average £7,585 (€8,736), writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

The official launch of the 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show has taken place, marking a significant milestone as the event celebrates 35 years as Ireland’s premier agricultural show.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

An almost 100% clearance was achieved for Limousin bulls at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, as 94 bulls sold for an unbelievable average of £10,609 (€12,292), writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Munster Angus Breeders held their Final Spring sale on Saturday 2 May at Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, where bulls met with another strong trade, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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