Livestock

Scottish suckler herds record lowest calving interval in a decade

The average calving interval in Scotland’s suckler herd fell to 391 days in 2025, according to a recent report from SRUC.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Scottish suckler herds record lowest calving interval in a decade

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Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

NEWS 11 September 2026

ICMSA says factories anxious for cattle and expects quotes to increase

ICMSA says factories anxious for cattle and expects quotes to increase

NEWS 11 September 2026

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 11 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

BUILDINGS 9 September 2026

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Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Brendan Horan attended the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open day in Bandon on 1 September where a large crowd were updated on recent results.

GRASS & FEEDING 2 September 2026

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Grain markets have been moving upwards throughout the summer, mainly due to concerns with weather and geopolitical uncertainty.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

The closure of EU markets to Brazilian beef is an example of the Brussels putting its new Livestock Strategy into action, Commissioner Hansen has said.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Watch: young stock persons raise the bar high at Royal Meath Show

Watch: young stock persons raise the bar high at Royal Meath Show

Sunday's FBD All-Ireland Young Stock Person finals at Royal Meath Show may have been the best yet, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

The livestock handling, farm safety and new technology event held in Manorhamilton Co Leitrim, was organised by ACRES Breifne and is the first of many female-only events to be held across the country.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Department issues rare breeds and NPI updates for ACRES farmers

Department issues rare breeds and NPI updates for ACRES farmers

There are two updates for participants in ACRES scheme involving the Conservation of Rare Breeds for 2025 portal and deadlines for NPI-AWPs.

SCHEMES 2 September 2026

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

A women-only knowledge transfer group in Mayo has grown into a project aimed at breaking down barriers for female farmers and finding practical solutions to the challenges they face on-farm.

FEATURE 2 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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