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Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

Results from the study by the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute and Queen’s University Belfast have been published in the scientific journal Animals.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

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Watch: Herbie's heifers hit €7,800 in Carrigallen

Watch: Herbie's heifers hit €7,800 in Carrigallen

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Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

MARKETS 23 December 2025

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

NEWS 19 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: Elphin sees roaring trade for maiden heifers

Camera at the Mart: Elphin sees roaring trade for maiden heifers

Camera at the Mart: Elphin sees roaring trade for maiden heifers

MARKETS 19 November 2025

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In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

Adam Woods previews the upcoming Tullamore Farm annual in-calf and maiden heifer sale which takes place in Roscrea Mart next week.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Juggling horses and heifers in high country

Juggling horses and heifers in high country

Adam Woods visits the McKeon family in Co Longford to talk about farming, running their busy agri store and showing during the summer months.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 January 1970

Watch: Herbie's heifers hit €15,500 in Carrigallen

Watch: Herbie's heifers hit €15,500 in Carrigallen

Adam Woods reports from Herbie Griffith’s special in-calf heifer sale held in Carigallen mart in Co Leitrim.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

30-year anniversary sees Simmentals still a firm favourite

30-year anniversary sees Simmentals still a firm favourite

The Western Simmental Club will hold its 30th anniversary sale on Saturday 4 October 2025 at Aurivo Mart, Ballymote.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 January 1970

Farmer Writes: weather changes plans

Farmer Writes: weather changes plans

After having it so good for most of the summer, the weather took a turn in west Cork over the last 10 days and Tommy Moyles had to adapt plans on his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty accordingly.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s beef management notes.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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