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Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Since 3 February 2026, the cost of sending calf DNA samples increased by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

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Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

NEWS 7 February 2026

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

NEWS 7 February 2026

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

L2 7 February 2026

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Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Sean Godfrey, Sheep Ireland outlines why the number of lambs born matters for commercial farmers and gives an update on the Oviflock Project.

LAMBING 6 February 2026

Land prices push on in Northern Ireland

Land prices push on in Northern Ireland

The land market in Northern Ireland has gone from strength to strength. Peter McCann reports.

LAND REPORT 6 February 2026

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

The conference which takes place in Westport on 18 February will look at key messages from hill sheep research, water quality in the uplands and marketing of hill lamb.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

Project Baseline aims to promote sustainable farming practices across all farming sectors.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Milk supplied to processors and co-ops for the year 2025 was the highest ever recorded.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Formula recalled due to the possible presence of cereulide, an extremely heat-resistant toxin.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to intervene to protect Ireland’s food reputation.

NEWS 6 February 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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