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IHFA to further assess the GenÉireann plan

An amendment passed at last week's EGM allowed the IHFA board more time to evaluate the GenÉireann proposal.

NEWS 3 December 2025

IHFA to further assess the GenÉireann plan

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IHFA rift deepens ahead of EGM

IHFA rift deepens ahead of EGM

NEWS 16 November 2025

'Nucleus herd' proposals blasted by IHFA rebels

'Nucleus herd' proposals blasted by IHFA rebels

NEWS 3 November 2025

Cows taking a grass taste test in Tyrone

Cows taking a grass taste test in Tyrone

Cows taking a grass taste test in Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 October 2025

My Farming Week: Michael Ryan, Lisheen, Moyne, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Michael Ryan, Lisheen, Moyne, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Michael Ryan, Lisheen, Moyne, Co Tipperary

NEWS 29 October 2025

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Holstein-Friesian EGM to thrash out nucleus herd differences

Holstein-Friesian EGM to thrash out nucleus herd differences

The calls for an EGM were prompted by moves at a recent board meeting to assess the potential of the IHFA establishing an IVF nucleus herd.

NEWS 14 August 2025

Triumph for Twizzle in Millstreet

Triumph for Twizzle in Millstreet

Wexford-based Hallow Holsteins claimed the 43rd AXA National Dairy Show Championship title with Hallow Octain Twizzle ET EX93, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 14 August 2025

Ripping trade at Radney dairy sale

Ripping trade at Radney dairy sale

A full clearance along with a top price of €7,000 was achieved at Saturday's Radney Proven Protein sale.

PEDIGREE 14 August 2025

Autumn update from the Irish Holstein Friesian Association

Autumn update from the Irish Holstein Friesian Association

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has enjoyed a successful and vibrant summer campaign promoting the Holstein Friesian breed at many events throughout the country, writes Nevan McKiernan.

NEWS 14 August 2025

Jones family lands the double in Virginia

Jones family lands the double in Virginia

It was an incredible day for the Jones family from Co Wexford as they won both champion and reserve at the Diageo Baileys Dairy Cow Competition in Virginia Show, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 14 August 2025

Cattle Societies commemorate major milestones in Tullamore

Cattle Societies commemorate major milestones in Tullamore

A number of cattle Societies celebrated anniversaries at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 14 August 2025

Excitement builds ahead of Baileys Champion Cow Competition

Excitement builds ahead of Baileys Champion Cow Competition

Dairy breeding elite will travel to Virginia Show on Wednesday 20 August for the prestigious Diageo Baileys Dairy Cow Competition, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 14 August 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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