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Three steps to better bull selection using the EuroStar Index

Chris Daly and Clodagh Ryan give some useful tips on how farmers can improve their understanding and usage of the Euro star figures.

BREEDING & HEALTH 3 October 2026

Three steps to better bull selection using the EuroStar Index

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Scottish suckler herds record lowest calving interval in a decade

Scottish suckler herds record lowest calving interval in a decade

NEWS 13 September 2026

Pedigree Charolais herd impresses at IGA beef walk

Pedigree Charolais herd impresses at IGA beef walk

GRASS & FEEDING 31 July 2026

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

BREEDING & HEALTH 8 July 2026

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

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Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

To avail of the payment, herds must meet a reducing calving interval while the age at first calving for heifers will reduce to 30 months of age in year three of the scheme.

SUCKLERS 4 April 2026

Sucklers brought back on track in the Belfast Hills

Sucklers brought back on track in the Belfast Hills

David Wright reports on a suckler herd where investing in fertility is paying off.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 April 2026

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

In the first year of the scheme, the maximum calving interval for mature cows was 415 days and maximum age of first calving for heifers was 34 months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 April 2026

Steers average 372kg dead and heifers 331kg in Newford Farm

Steers average 372kg dead and heifers 331kg in Newford Farm

The increase of 25kg in heifer carcase weights and 19kg in steer carcase weights, compared to 2025, helped capitalise on a significant increase in farmgate beef prices.

NEWS 4 April 2026

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

The suckler-to-beef demonstration farm has continually delivered first-rate reproductive performance and consistently achieved a 365-day calving interval.

MANAGEMENT 4 April 2026

Year two brings changes to suckler cow scheme

Year two brings changes to suckler cow scheme

David Wright looks at the changes applying to the suckler cow scheme from 1 April 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 April 2026

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Analysis of weanlings sold in 2025 shows five star genetics delivering heavier and higher value weanlings, while five star dams had a shorter calving interval

BEEF BREEDING 4 April 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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