Livestock

Dempsey at Large: setting our livestock and methane targets

New Zealand is seeing an increase in its beef herd while its dairy herd slowly declines

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

Dempsey at Large: setting our livestock and methane targets

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No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

NEWS 24 June 2026

Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

NEWS 24 June 2026

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

NEWS 19 June 2026

Bike or hike for Vets Without Borders

Bike or hike for Vets Without Borders

Bike or hike for Vets Without Borders

DEALER 17 June 2026

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BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

Frank O’Mara, director of Teagasc, outlines what’s in store for people visiting BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday 1 July

BEEF BREEDING 8 June 2026

Co Down teen develops FarmFlow app

Co Down teen develops FarmFlow app

Ben O'Connor is finishing his GCSE's but has already successfully developed a business

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 June 2026

Increased retail sales must lift beef prices - IFA

Increased retail sales must lift beef prices - IFA

IFA Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan said increased retail sales of beef in key markets in recent weeks must be returned to farmers in higher beef prices by factories.

NEWS 8 June 2026

Farmers face ruin in south Lebanon

Farmers face ruin in south Lebanon

Irish people know of the difficulties the people of south Lebanon experience due to the Irish Army's longstanding peacekeeping role in the region. But what is it like to be a farmer there?

NEWS 8 June 2026

Ireland can meet protein requirements of 20m people – Teagasc study

Ireland can meet protein requirements of 20m people – Teagasc study

Research shows that in terms of protein quality, milk surpasses cereals in production, output and security.

NEWS 8 June 2026

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

The Irish Blonde Cattle Society is mourning one of its most dedicated ambassadors, Michael Creed, Co Cork, who passed away on 7 June.

PEDIGREE 8 June 2026

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

The USDA has found a second case of the new world screwworm in a calf in Texas following testing of a number of suspect cases.

NEWS 8 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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