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Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

Gene-editing has been used in some regions for 10 years. Argentina was one of the first countries to adopt the technology.

VARIETIES 9 July 2026

Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

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Cedarmore puts on an all-time classic

Cedarmore puts on an all-time classic

PEDIGREE 9 July 2026

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

BREEDING & HEALTH 8 July 2026

Jukebox plays to the tune of £4,550

Jukebox plays to the tune of £4,550

Jukebox plays to the tune of £4,550

PEDIGREE 8 July 2026

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

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Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

'I was surprised to see growth still running at 82kg of DM/ha. I thought it would have slowed more by now, especially with nearly three weeks gone without any worthwhile rain.'

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

More new spring barley varieties on the way

More new spring barley varieties on the way

Spring barley varieties are in good shape and there are some promising varieties in the pipeline, with increased seed availability for some key varieties this year.

VARIETIES 1 July 2026

Limousin society to hold separate non ET-bred classes at national show

Limousin society to hold separate non ET-bred classes at national show

For the first time ever, the Irish Limousin Cattle Society will include non-embryo transfer classes at its 2026 national show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 1 July 2026

Suffolk ewes hit £8,100 in Big Bang auction

Suffolk ewes hit £8,100 in Big Bang auction

Suffolk gimmers topped out at £8,100 in the Big Bang Summer Edition online sale over the weekend , writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 1 July 2026

Irish curlews get 'Emmerdale eggs' boost

Irish curlews get 'Emmerdale eggs' boost

A new licencing arrangement between Ireland and Britain has facilitated the importation of curlew eggs from the Yorkshire dales.

NEWS 1 July 2026

BEEF 2026: breeding to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

BEEF 2026: breeding to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

Research is under way at Teagasc Grange to identify beef genetics which produce lower methane emissions.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Beef management: breeding, fodder budgets and autumn reseeding

Beef management: breeding, fodder budgets and autumn reseeding

Entering in to the latter half of the year means a swing in focus, with fodder stocks, the end of breeding and the possibility of reseeding some paddocks in the mind of many.

MANAGEMENT 1 July 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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