Genetics

Fresh-calved heifers to 4,100gns at Dungannon

A fresh-calved heifer sold for 4,100gns at the 80th Dungannon dairy sale in Dungannon

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Fresh-calved heifers to 4,100gns at Dungannon

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Record number of heifers cross five-figure barrier in Carrick

Record number of heifers cross five-figure barrier in Carrick

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The Beef Quality Awards: CBV suckler farmer finisher

The Beef Quality Awards: CBV suckler farmer finisher

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Suckler replacements: making the right choice

Suckler replacements: making the right choice

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The science of breeding show calves

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The science of breeding show calves

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Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Purchasing heifers with excellent genetics to replace poor-performing cows can transform a herd, writes Daire Cregg in this week's edition of the 'Twenty ways to spend €20,000' series.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

The sale which takes place on 8 November in Blessington Mart is offering elite Suffolk genetics from 11 top-performing flocks.

MARKETS 8 October 2025

Suffolk Ewes flying high at Western Stars annual sale

Suffolk Ewes flying high at Western Stars annual sale

Trade for Ewes was booming at the 4th annual Western Stars Suffolk Sheep Sale which took place at Athenry Mart on Friday 31 October, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

Munster Angus Breeders gear up for autumn sale

Munster Angus Breeders gear up for autumn sale

Taking place this weekend is the Munster Angus Breeders autumn show and sale in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock.

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Rosderra wrote to suppliers recently informing them of the rollout of a new system for pigs going to the factory from Monday 10 November.

NEWS 8 October 2025

New Rosderra pig grading system sees fat pigs penalised

New Rosderra pig grading system sees fat pigs penalised

The new grading system comes as pig farmers are dealt another 4c/kg price cut this Friday morning.

NEWS 8 October 2025

More NI cattle going through Angus schemes

More NI cattle going through Angus schemes

Aberdeen Angus Quality Beef Ltd held its AGM in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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