Genetics

Genotyping available in new NI cattle scheme

The Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme is now open in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Genotyping available in new NI cattle scheme

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Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Electric Limousin extravaganza as nine-month-old heifer hits €11,200

Electric Limousin extravaganza as nine-month-old heifer hits €11,200

PEDIGREE 1 September 2026

Portauns sale offers proper Angus character

Portauns sale offers proper Angus character

Portauns sale offers proper Angus character

PEDIGREE 26 August 2026

Inaugural Trillick sale presents a lifetime of breeding

Inaugural Trillick sale presents a lifetime of breeding

Inaugural Trillick sale presents a lifetime of breeding

PEDIGREE 26 August 2026

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Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

Irish Angus society crowns calf champions in Moate

The Irish Angus Cattle Society staged its all-Ireland bull calf championships at Moate Show on Sunday, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 5 August 2026

AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

The early stages of the grass breeding programme at AFBI Loughgall is supported by core funding from DAERA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

The sale in Maam Cross Mart on Sunday 23 August includes 750 store lambs, 500 ewe lambs, 200 ewe hoggets and 100 breeding ewes

MARTS 5 August 2026

Editorial: Tullamore's success highlights what Irish agriculture is missing

Editorial: Tullamore's success highlights what Irish agriculture is missing

The interest and passion that Irish livestock farmers have in genetics and breeding the best possible cattle and sheep is unrivalled around the world.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

European breeders feast on Ireland's finest Hereford genetics

Hereford breeders from across Europe attended Sunday's National Hereford Show at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore as part of the 2026 European Hereford Conference, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 5 August 2026

Maternal genetics and management key to success at IGA beef walk

Maternal genetics and management key to success at IGA beef walk

Sebena Moynaghs’s pedigree Charolais herd blows most commercial enterprises out of the water with regard kilos of beef produced per ha as well as the 370-day calving interval of the herd.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

Sustainable Livestock Village returns

Sustainable Livestock Village returns

The Sustainable Livestock Village continues to become a key feature of the Tullamore Show.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 5 August 2026

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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