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Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Martin Merrick reports from a recent study trip to Italy, where Lely Vectors were used to cut labour in beef and dairy farms.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

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Reglisse daughter proves too Adorable for pedigree judge

Reglisse daughter proves too Adorable for pedigree judge

PEDIGREE 19 May 2026

Farmer Writes: the continental v dairy-bred debate

Farmer Writes: the continental v dairy-bred debate

FARMER WRITES 19 May 2026

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

PEDIGREE 16 May 2026

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

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North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

Hosting its Rising Stars Calf Show in Ballyjamesduff Mart on Saturday 16 May is the North Eastern Charolais Club.

PEDIGREE 12 April 2026

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

David Wright reports on the weekly sale of beef cattle at Rathfriland Mart in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 April 2026

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Day one of Balmoral Show 2026 has been a remarkable one for the Wilson family from Co Down, claiming both the overall champion Charolais and Simmental awards, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 April 2026

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Nevan McKiernan reports from the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society's May sale in Carrick-on-Shannon, where demand for Limousin bulls was exceptional.

PEDIGREE 12 April 2026

Fury Aero takes champion and top-price in Swatragh

Fury Aero takes champion and top-price in Swatragh

Leading the charge at Friday's show and sale of Charolais bulls and heifers in Swatragh Livestock Mart was Fury Areo, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 April 2026

My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

Edmond Phelan runs a tillage and beef enterprise with organic oats and beef and says he has no regrets about going organic.

NEWS 12 April 2026

Watch: CF52 sons reel back the years in Carrick

Watch: CF52 sons reel back the years in Carrick

A son of the great CF52 swooped all the plaudits at Saturday's show and sale in Carrick-on-Shannon, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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