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Pedigree
What’s on in the pedigree world
Adam Woods
Adam Woods previews a few shows and sales that are coming up over the next two weeks across the country.
2 October 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: successful southwest Shorthorn sale
The Southwest Shorthorn Breeders Club saw 40 pedigree cattle go through the ring in Macroom Mart last weekend, with close to a full clearance, reports Tommy Moyles.
25 September 2024 Markets
Cattle trade cranks up on back of demand
Adam Woods has more on a record year for Irish cattle exports.
Martbids Database: weanling trade kicks on
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
11 September 2024 Markets
A farming philosophy in north Cork
The philosophy underpinning Kilbrack Organic farm’s operation yields a remarkable array of quality produce and offers inspiration to younger generations of farmers and growers, writes Brendan Dunford.
11 September 2024 Climate and environment
Ricketstown Phantasy Rose blossoms to success in Limerick
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society All-Ireland heifer classes in Limerick show.
30 August 2024 Pedigree
Martbids Database: bullock buyers out in force
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
28 August 2024 Markets
Big shop window for pedigree cattle
Adam Woods previews what’s taking place in the pedigree section at next week’s FBD National Livestock show in Tullamore.
7 August 2024 Tullamore Show
Lizo licks the competition in Bonniconlon
Derrick Forde’s Limousin-cross calf Lizo was tapped out as supreme champion at this year’s Bonniconlon show, among a strong entry of pedigree cattle.
7 August 2024 Pedigree
Boyce and Walter waltz to victory in Crossmolina
Father-and-son duo Eunan and Conor Boyce saw silverware come back to the Quignalegan Angus Herd at this year’s Crossmolina Show.
31 July 2024 Pedigree
My farming week: Donie and Maura McKeown, Enniscrone, Co Sligo
After 26 years of breeding and showing pedigree Limousin cattle, Donie and Maura McKeown are calling time on their herd to enjoy their retirement.
26 June 2024 Feature
Shorthorns in strong demand at regional sales
Shanon Kinahan reports from some of the regional Shorthorn club sales that have taken place this spring.
1 May 2024 Pedigree