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Genetics make ‘a huge difference’ in top PLI herd

Andrew McCollum from Ballycairn Holsteins was among the main speakers at a dairy conference held at CAFRE Greenmount.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Genetics make ‘a huge difference’ in top PLI herd

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High health and welfare on M&S farm

High health and welfare on M&S farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

PEDIGREE 10 September 2026

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FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

A major partnership has been announced by FBD Insurance and the National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

My Farming Week: Conal O’Leary, Gortahork, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Conal O’Leary, Gortahork, Co Donegal

Donegal dairy farmer Conal O’Leary is milking 55 Holstein cows through what’s believed to be the most north westerly milking robot in Europe.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Watch: cool Cork cow is Diageo Baileys champion for 2026

Watch: cool Cork cow is Diageo Baileys champion for 2026

Claiming the supreme champion at this year's Diageo Baileys Champion Cow Competition was the acclaimed cow Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 24 August 2026

Swiss man to judge Baileys Cow Competition

Swiss man to judge Baileys Cow Competition

Marcel Egli from Switzerland has been announced as the judge for the 2026 Diageo Baileys Dairy Cow Competition.

PEDIGREE 7 August 2026

Cork girl wins national dairy showmanship title

Cork girl wins national dairy showmanship title

The highly anticipated Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) FBD National YMA finals returned to Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny, on 21 and 22 July, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

Lively trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

Lively trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

The weekly cattle sale at Armoy Livestock Mart recommenced on Monday evening.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

Cork show cow makes Irish history with first EX97 score in almost 30 years

Cork show cow makes Irish history with first EX97 score in almost 30 years

The dairy cow Eedy Doorman Fame cemented her name into the history books recently, when she was awarded the exceptional classification score of EX97.

PEDIGREE 15 July 2026

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