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Dairy
More than 2,000 in-calf dairy heifers bound for Algeria
Adam Woods
The heifers are now in transit after being shipped from Belview port in Co Waterford. Adam Woods reports.
15 January 2025 Breeding & health
High EBI females hotly sought after at Kealy dairy dispersal
Nevan McKiernan reports from Jamie and Lorraine Kealy's on-farm dispersal sale in Co Carlow.
7 January 2025 Pedigree
Four-month-old dairy heifer calf sells for £31,000
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Sizzler Select online sale of dairy heifers.
Bomaz Kettle tops PLI rankings
There is a new number one ranked Holstein bull in the UK for Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI).
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Avril Helen appointed acting chair of IHFA
The Leitrim woman boasts a longstanding record of involvement in the IHFA, including previously having been the association's vice-chair.
26 November 2024 Pedigree
My Farming Week: Glenn Forde, Ballinadee, Co Cork
Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Award winning dairy farmer from Cork, Glenn Forde is on this week’s edition of My Farming Week.
20 November 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for runners in Rathfriland
Adam Woods reports from Friday’s general cattle sale held in Rathfriland Mart, Co Down .
23 October 2024 Markets
Slatabogie heifer calves sell to 5,500gns
An on-farm production sale of breeding heifers from Slatabogie Holsteins saw heifer calves top the trade at 5,500 guineas
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Live exports hit record levels in 2024
Adam Woods has the latest on live exports and how 2024 is shaping up to be a record year for exports.
25 September 2024 Markets
Launch of the 2024 AXA National Dairy Show
Nevan Mc Kiernan previews this year's AXA National Dairy Show set to take place in Millstreet Co Cork.
4 September 2024 Pedigree
Rhapsody hits high note to win Diageo Baileys all-Ireland cow championship
Nevan McKiernan reports from the 2024 Diageo Baileys cow championship at Virginia Show on Wednesday.
22 August 2024 Pedigree
Cows from Ireland’s top dairy herds to compete for 2024 honours in Tullamore
Previewing the dairy section at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.
10 August 2024 Tullamore Show