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Why producing more food requires more knowledge not more inputs

Sustainable intensification backed by more knowledge with improved genetics and precision agriculture is what European farmers will need to depend on in the future, according to TCD professor.

WORLD 22 May 2026

Why producing more food requires more knowledge not more inputs

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Limousin leave it all on the line in Balmoral

Limousin leave it all on the line in Balmoral

PEDIGREE 20 May 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Beef takes centre stage at Balmoral

Beef takes centre stage at Balmoral

Beef takes centre stage at Balmoral

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Market digest - stories from around the world

Market digest - stories from around the world

Market digest - stories from around the world

WORLD 20 May 2026

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British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

The event formally recognised Ireland’s longstanding and influential contribution to the Society.

NEWS 6 May 2026

AHDB told to pull meat and dairy ads over emissions claims

AHDB told to pull meat and dairy ads over emissions claims

The AHDB can no longer run two ads to promote British beef and dairy, but it can continue to show cattle grazing to promote the consumption of animal foods.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

There was another flying trade for Simmental bulls in Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, as 24 out of 27 bulls sold to average £7,585 (€8,736), writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Simmental heifers sold for as high as 15,000gns in the recent Popes Princesses Production sale in the UK.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

Rising retail prices for beef mean that consumers may be spending more money but they are getting less beef.

NEWS 6 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 6 May 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from United States, Australia, Indonesia and Germany.

WORLD 6 May 2026

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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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