Wagyu

Australian breed societies announce in-house genetic evaluation platforms

Two cattle breed societies in Australia have announced the launch of two fully independent genetic evaluation platforms. Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 29 December 2025

Australian breed societies announce in-house genetic evaluation platforms

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Munster Bovine breeding information event postponed

Munster Bovine breeding information event postponed

NEWS 8 December 2025

Walking Wagyus to the winterage

Walking Wagyus to the winterage

FEATURE 22 October 2025

NI dairy farms wanted for Wagyu calves

NI dairy farms wanted for Wagyu calves

NI dairy farms wanted for Wagyu calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 September 2025

Young Stock Podcast: ‘Irish duck is the Wagyu beef of southeast Asia’

Young Stock Podcast: ‘Irish duck is the Wagyu beef of southeast Asia’

Young Stock Podcast: ‘Irish duck is the Wagyu beef of southeast Asia’

NEWS 1 September 2025

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View from China: what can we learn from China’s Wagyu demand?

View from China: what can we learn from China’s Wagyu demand?

I have heard many anecdotal stories of the popularity of Irish beef and how people in Shanghai like the flavour.

VIEWPOINTS 22 January 2025

View from China: a visit to China’s biggest farm

View from China: a visit to China’s biggest farm

Zhang Wen said he has taken Australian Angus cows, crossed with American bulls to create ‘Chinese Angus’.

VIEWPOINTS 22 January 2025

Watch: inside a farm in Japan finishing over 300 Wagyu cattle

Watch: inside a farm in Japan finishing over 300 Wagyu cattle

The Irish Farmers Journal visited a finishing farm in Kyoto, Japan, this week, which finishes 300 head of Wagyu cattle. Amy Forde reports.

NEWS 22 January 2025

Bord Bia launches first Asian chapter of Chefs' Irish Beef Club

Bord Bia launches first Asian chapter of Chefs' Irish Beef Club

'Irish beef is growing in strength in Japan and launching the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club here in Tokyo is testament to how well premium Irish beef is received on the global stage,' Minister Heydon said.

NEWS 22 January 2025

Watch: Bullocks hit €3250 in Kilrush

Watch: Bullocks hit €3250 in Kilrush

Adam Woods reports from Kilrush mart in Co. Clare where their weekly cattle sale was held on Wednesday.

MARKETS 22 January 2025

Beef Trends: quotes surge up 30c/kg

Beef Trends: quotes surge up 30c/kg

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 22 January 2025

My Farming Week: Mark Bateman, Lissarda, Co Cork

My Farming Week: Mark Bateman, Lissarda, Co Cork

Young dairy farmer, Mark Bateman, from Co Cork is on this edition of My Farming Week.

NEWS 22 January 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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