Breeding

Selecting bulls for winter milk

Breeding time for autumn-calving herds is creeping up fast and allowing time to pick the right bulls is important, writes Daire Cregg.

WINTER MILK 26 September 2026

Selecting bulls for winter milk

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Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

NEWS 26 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Still time to influence ewe condition

Still time to influence ewe condition

Still time to influence ewe condition

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Irish-bred heifers are

Irish-bred heifers are "Summer Spectacular" champions

Irish-bred heifers are "Summer Spectacular" champions

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

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Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

The 2026 Sommet De L'Èlevage is being described as the international showcase for tomorrow’s livestock farming, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

The Kirby Family from Ballinascarthy are representing Barryroe Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Similar to other breeding sales, prices were understandably back, though quality lots still saw prices over €300/head paid.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association Focus farm programme showcases some of Ireland’s most progressive pedigree dairy farmers.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

Editorial: genetics helping to shape the future of Irish beef and dairy farming

Editorial: genetics helping to shape the future of Irish beef and dairy farming

Farmers must be supported in the adoption of the latest technology

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

A major partnership has been announced by FBD Insurance and the National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

Dairy Management: managing SCC and reviewing the breeding season

Dairy Management: managing SCC and reviewing the breeding season

Brendan Horan writes about how to reduce SCC on farms this autumn and looks back on the 2026 breeding season.

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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