Pedigree breeding

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

Succession is on the agenda, as the next generation of young farmers take to the ring at the upcoming FBD National Dairy Show on 9 and 10 October.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

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Over 60 lots of Hereford and Angus in Goulding Legacies' sale

Over 60 lots of Hereford and Angus in Goulding Legacies' sale

PEDIGREE 23 September 2026

Watch: Sligo breeder averages €14,800 for two Charolais heifers

Watch: Sligo breeder averages €14,800 for two Charolais heifers

PEDIGREE 20 September 2026

Coose sires to the fore at Simmental calf finals

Coose sires to the fore at Simmental calf finals

Coose sires to the fore at Simmental calf finals

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Liss heifer is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion for 2026

Liss heifer is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion for 2026

Liss heifer is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion for 2026

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

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Carrick poised for blockbuster Charolais event

Carrick poised for blockbuster Charolais event

One of the biggest events on Irish Charolais breeders' calendars will take place on Saturday at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

Two all-Irelands in a row for Kerins Kemi cows

Two all-Irelands in a row for Kerins Kemi cows

Winning the Irish Angus all-Ireland championship at Strokestown Show on Saturday was the Sligo bred-cow Kerins Vickemi, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland finals return to Ploughing with 120 entries

Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland finals return to Ploughing with 120 entries

Hosting its all-Ireland finals at the 2026 National Ploughing Championships is the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association.

NEWS 9 September 2026

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association Focus farm programme showcases some of Ireland’s most progressive pedigree dairy farmers.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

Judges for FBD National Dairy Show announced

Co Antrim man set to judge cattle, Scottish woman will serve as handler judge.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

Aubrac Society to highlight breed's benefits

Aubrac Society to highlight breed's benefits

Attending this year's National Ploughing Championships is the Irish Aubrac Cattle Society.

NEWS 9 September 2026

FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

FBD Insurance announced as title sponsor of National Dairy Show

A major partnership has been announced by FBD Insurance and the National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 9 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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