Pedigree breeders

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

Irish-bred bulls produced some of the highest-priced cattle at the recent multibreed show and sale at United Auctions, Stirling, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

Irish breeding behind Stirling Sale leaders

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North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

PEDIGREE 12 May 2026

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

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Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Demand for Limousin bulls soared at the recent show and sale in Ballymena Livestock Mart, as the average price increased by £737 (€851) from last year's sale.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Pedigree breeding excellence was celebrated at the 22nd FBD National Hall of Fame Awards in Athlone on Sunday evening, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

Four in a row for Goldies in Carlisle

An almost 100% clearance was achieved for Limousin bulls at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, as 94 bulls sold for an unbelievable average of £10,609 (€12,292), writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Munster Angus Breeders held their Final Spring sale on Saturday 2 May at Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, where bulls met with another strong trade, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Nevan McKiernan reports from the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society's May sale in Carrick-on-Shannon, where demand for Limousin bulls was exceptional.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

THis week, Nevan McKiernan caught up with Freda Kinnarney, President of the Irish Shows Association (ISA), who believes agricultural shows have a major role to play in rural Ireland.

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‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

Nevan McKiernan outlines some of the key steps in preparing animals for summer shows.

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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