Pedigree breeders
Adam Woods on 12 May 2021
Suckling in the heart of dairy country
Adam Woods paid a visit to Ben and Elaine Ryall in Co Cork to chat about suckler farming, heat detection and the future.
The Dealer on 12 May 2021
Limousin sale or boxing match?
The Dealer has heard they are adding an extra ring to the livestock centre in Carlisle, but this one isn't for livestock.
Letters to the Editor on 21 Apr 2021
Letter: Prof Boyle shows lack of understanding on suckler farming
"He displays, in his advice, a complete lack of understanding of the character of the Irish suckler farmer" - Pedigree Council of Ireland.
Adam Woods on 07 Apr 2021
The checklist: purchasing a stock bull this spring
Adam Woods takes a look at purchasing a stock bull this spring and what farmers should be looking out for.
The Dealer on 31 Mar 2021
Changing of the guard at breed societies
It seems there has been more retiring and appointing going on in the breed societies in the last six weeks than in the previous 10 years.
Adam Woods on 09 Mar 2021
Martbids: Raphoe ready for first pedigree bull sale
Adam Woods has details of the Letterkenny Show Society’s annual spring bull sale taking place in Raphoe Mart through the Martbids platform.
on 26 Feb 2021
Leaving Certificate agricultural science study guide video 5: breeding and genetics
This week, we’re releasing our fourth Leaving Certificate agricultural science study guide classroom video on the topic of breeding and genetics.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Feb 2021
NI pedigree breeders forced to change plans
Kieran Mailey talks to four local NI breeders who have a strong track record at the top bull sales in Britain
Kieran Mailey on 30 Dec 2020
Solpoll True Grit sells for £13,000
A Hereford bull calf bred in Co Down by the McMordie family has sold for £13,000.
Peter McCann on 22 Dec 2020
‘Long process’ to fix sea border barriers
Talks are under way about rule changes that would help the movement of livestock across the Irish Sea after the Brexit transition period.
The Dealer on 17 Oct 2020
The Big Dealer: Famous quad calves on the market in Kerry
Quad calves for sale, new consultant, climate show complaints, mental health goes global, Limousin leader steps down and more in this week's The Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 14 Oct 2020
Limousins lose their leader
The Dealer got a surprise when he heard Paul Sykes was stepping down as breed secretary of the Limousin Society.
Shane Murphy on 09 Oct 2020
Exclusive: Sykes steps down as Irish Limousin Cattle Society secretary
Paul Sykes has left the Irish Limousin Cattle Society after a stellar 12 years.
Shane Murphy on 02 Sep 2020
New record of 350,000gns set for a ram
The sheep trade is flying at the moment, with pedigree breeders paying record-breaking money to secure the best lots in Lanark last week.
Shane Murphy on 27 Aug 2020
Watch: new record of 350,000gns set for a ram
Sheep trade is flying at the moment and pedigree breeders are paying big to secure the best lots at this year's English Texel premier.
Darren Carty on 29 Jul 2020
Exploring the use of the ram effect
The ram effect can be used to induce ewe lambs and adult ewes to start cycling and also compact both the mating and lambing season.
Shane Murphy on 08 Jul 2020
Herd profile: building the Milbrook foundation
Shane Murphy speaks to William Smith on his world famous Milbrook Limousin herd in Co Meath.
Shane Murphy on 17 Jun 2020
Extremely tough bull sale season but prospects high for upcoming sheep sales
The COVID-19 pandemic meant that a lot of pedigree bull breeders had a tougher year than ever before
Kieran Mailey on 13 May 2020
Pedigree breeders lose shop window with cancellation of Balmoral Show
Balmoral Show provided pedigree cattle breeders with a major show window to showcase the cream of their livestock each year.
Kieran Mailey on 13 May 2020
My Farming Week: Michael McKeefry, Swatragh, Co Derry
Michael McKeefry runs the Eniver herd of pedigree Limousins in Co Derry. While home sales for breeding bulls is good, moving society sales to online bidding has been challeneging.