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The rise of Wagyu beef in Ireland

Niamh Murphy and Amy Forde report on the increase in the use of Wagyu sires on Irish dairy cows and what this looks like for the consumer on supermarket shelves.

FEATURE 24 June 2026

The rise of Wagyu beef in Ireland

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New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

NEWS 25 May 2026

Agri jobs: workers needed for Kilkenny dairy farm

Agri jobs: workers needed for Kilkenny dairy farm

NEWS 16 May 2026

Kepak confirms a number of redundancies at Clonee

Kepak confirms a number of redundancies at Clonee

Kepak confirms a number of redundancies at Clonee

NEWS 11 May 2026

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

NEWS 9 May 2026

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Hall of Fame Awards to take place this weekend

Hall of Fame Awards to take place this weekend

Twenty three nominees will receive their FBD National Hall of Fame Awards at its annual ceremony in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on Sunday 3 May.

PEDIGREE 27 February 2026

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

The new programme, developed in collaboration with industry and education partners including Musgrave and Mountbellew Agricultural College, builds on the success of the young sheep farmer forum.

NEWS 27 February 2026

Chink of light in beef trade

Chink of light in beef trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 27 February 2026

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

North Cork Creameries was revisited 50 times by the EPA during 2025 in relation to discharge to waters.

NEWS 27 February 2026

Certified Irish Angus Awards ceremony set for Croke Park

Certified Irish Angus Awards ceremony set for Croke Park

The Certified Irish Angus awards ceremony for 2026 will take place in the Hogan Suite at Croke Park on Friday 6 March.

NEWS 27 February 2026

New bonus payments for Angus cattle

New bonus payments for Angus cattle

In addition to the agreed QPS base price, members can now avail of a standard bonus, genetic bonus and sustainability bonus for Angus cattle that meet set criteria.

NEWS 27 February 2026

Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year

Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year

The 18% drop represents a decrease of over 30,000 cattle, new CSO data shows.

NEWS 27 February 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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