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Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

Winning the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) Emerald Expo for the second year in a row was Coolroehouse Abbott Ann, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

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Zeus powers his way to €6,600 in Kilmallock

Zeus powers his way to €6,600 in Kilmallock

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My Farming Week: Gary Murphy, Knoxtown, Clonroche, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Gary Murphy, Knoxtown, Clonroche, Co Wexford

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Camera at the Mart: €2,945 average at New Ross dairy sale

Camera at the Mart: €2,945 average at New Ross dairy sale

Camera at the Mart: €2,945 average at New Ross dairy sale

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My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

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Hallow hunting for more national titles

Hallow hunting for more national titles

This week Nevan McKiernan spoke to Philip Jones of the multi-award winning Hallow Holstein Friesian herd in Co Wexford.

PEDIGREE 29 October 2025

My Farming Week: Derrick Forde, Cahermorris, Corrandulla, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Derrick Forde, Cahermorris, Corrandulla, Co Galway

Derrick Forde and his wife Debbie are milking 76 cows on a Lely robot in Corrandulla, Co Galway. Derrick also topped the three biggest sales for cattle in the country this year.

NEWS 29 October 2025

IHFA to further assess the GenÉireann plan

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 29 October 2025

IHFA rift deepens ahead of EGM

IHFA rift deepens ahead of EGM

Some breeders have taken issue with the manner in which the EGM process was handled.

NEWS 29 October 2025

'Nucleus herd' proposals blasted by IHFA rebels

'Nucleus herd' proposals blasted by IHFA rebels

An extraordinary general meeting of the IHFA is to be called to discuss the GenEireann project.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Cows taking a grass taste test in Tyrone

Cows taking a grass taste test in Tyrone

The Ulster Grassland Society visited the David Hunter's farm in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 October 2025

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

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

Michael Ryan from Lisheen gives an overview of the family's focus on breeding, milk quality and managing cows at grass before closing.

NEWS 29 October 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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