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New €uro-Star indexes predicted to add €35m to sheep industry

Changes to the terminal index is predicted to add an additional €15m in profit over the next 10 years with changes to the replacement index expected to add an additional €20m to the sheep sector.

NEWS 17 December 2025

New €uro-Star indexes predicted to add €35m to sheep industry

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€uro-Star economic values have been updated and carbon values are added in

€uro-Star economic values have been updated and carbon values are added in

BREEDING & HEALTH 17 December 2025

In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

MARKETS 22 October 2025

The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 October 2025

Cattle breed societies react to ICBF Euro-star changes

Cattle breed societies react to ICBF Euro-star changes

Cattle breed societies react to ICBF Euro-star changes

PEDIGREE 25 September 2025

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How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

Adam Woods takes a look at some of the key requirements to make sure you receive your beef scheme payments in 2025

BREEDING & HEALTH 7 May 2025

1,150 herds on track for a hefty SCEP fine

1,150 herds on track for a hefty SCEP fine

Adam Woods has the latest on farmers currently on track to miss the 2025 SCEP target

BREEDING & HEALTH 7 May 2025

Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s beef management notes.

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

The average price recorded increased by €60 per head compared to 2024, but the clearance rate fell by 10% in the largest ever sale of 570 rams entered.

PEDIGREE 7 May 2025

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

Farmers should note a higher requirement for four- and five-star sires and a 65% female replacement target for 31 October 2025.

AGRI-SCHEMES 7 May 2025

No sunset for sucklers in Monaghan

No sunset for sucklers in Monaghan

Adam Woods reports from a farm walk held on the farm of Wesley Browne just outside Monaghan town in Co Monaghan.

BREEDING & HEALTH 7 May 2025

Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm

Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm

The 2025 calving season wrapped up on Tullamore Farm last week, with 75 cows calved down. Attention now turns to the 2025 breeding season, writes Shaun Diver

BREEDING & HEALTH 7 May 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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