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SCEP: higher star targets for year three

Farmers should note a higher requirement for four- and five-star sires and a 65% female replacement target for 31 October 2025.

AGRI-SCHEMES 19 June 2025

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One action in CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme

One action in CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme

NITRATES 17 June 2025

Average calf prices up to triple last year's value

Average calf prices up to triple last year's value

MARKETS 11 June 2025

National genotyping programme reopens for new applicants

National genotyping programme reopens for new applicants

National genotyping programme reopens for new applicants

NEWS 11 June 2025

Opinion: 2030 targets being missed? Keep calm and keep farming better

Opinion: 2030 targets being missed? Keep calm and keep farming better

Opinion: 2030 targets being missed? Keep calm and keep farming better

OPINION 7 June 2025

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Minister not for moving on emissions targets

Minister not for moving on emissions targets

The EPA says the cut in greenhouse gas emissions attributed to livestock means it's 'no longer viable' to compare emissions to the sectoral ceiling set.

NEWS 14 May 2025

Top AI bull drops 200 places on EBI list

Top AI bull drops 200 places on EBI list

The most widely used AI bull in 2024 has seen his figures crash in the latest bull evaluation by the ICBF, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 14 May 2025

Calf price update: numbers up on 2024 levels as some prices slip

Calf price update: numbers up on 2024 levels as some prices slip

Calf numbers remain ahead of 2024 levels, but there has been a slip in price among the more popular breeds, as mart managers note a fall-off in farmer buyers.

MARKETS 14 May 2025

Calf price update: numbers double 2024 levels as Friesians pass €300/head

Calf price update: numbers double 2024 levels as Friesians pass €300/head

Calf numbers at marts are double what they were this time last year, according to the ICBF calf price database. Prices continue to rise on the back of strong demand too, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 14 May 2025

ICBF looking at genotyping issues

ICBF looking at genotyping issues

Adam Woods has the latest on the National Genotyping Programme including some delays in sample processing.

MARKETS 14 May 2025

Calf numbers double in marts

Calf numbers double in marts

A strong trade is resulting in more farmers opting to sell their calves in marts this year. The rare sight of rising prices and supply can be seen at mart calf sales at present writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 14 May 2025

Calf price update: climb of €94/head in a week for Belgian Blue heifer calves

Calf price update: climb of €94/head in a week for Belgian Blue heifer calves

The upward trajectory of calf prices is showing no signs of fading, as prices continue to climb even as supply is significantly ahead of this time last year, according to the ICBF calf price database.

MARKETS 14 May 2025

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'Powering the Future of Farming'

EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

'Powering the Future of Farming'

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