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Scottish suckler herds record lowest calving interval in a decade

The average calving interval in Scotland’s suckler herd fell to 391 days in 2025, according to a recent report from SRUC.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Scottish suckler herds record lowest calving interval in a decade

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Pedigree Charolais herd impresses at IGA beef walk

Pedigree Charolais herd impresses at IGA beef walk

GRASS & FEEDING 31 July 2026

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

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9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

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Sucklers brought back on track in the Belfast Hills

Sucklers brought back on track in the Belfast Hills

David Wright reports on a suckler herd where investing in fertility is paying off.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

In the first year of the scheme, the maximum calving interval for mature cows was 415 days and maximum age of first calving for heifers was 34 months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

Steers average 372kg dead and heifers 331kg in Newford Farm

Steers average 372kg dead and heifers 331kg in Newford Farm

The increase of 25kg in heifer carcase weights and 19kg in steer carcase weights, compared to 2025, helped capitalise on a significant increase in farmgate beef prices.

NEWS 4 March 2026

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

The suckler-to-beef demonstration farm has continually delivered first-rate reproductive performance and consistently achieved a 365-day calving interval.

MANAGEMENT 4 March 2026

Year two brings changes to suckler cow scheme

Year two brings changes to suckler cow scheme

David Wright looks at the changes applying to the suckler cow scheme from 1 April 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Analysis of weanlings sold in 2025 shows five star genetics delivering heavier and higher value weanlings, while five star dams had a shorter calving interval

BEEF BREEDING 4 March 2026

Focus on breeding at Newford open day

Focus on breeding at Newford open day

The event which takes place on Wednesday 22 April will showcase how heat detection aids, good handling facilities and compact calving can reduce labour while allowing selection of superior genetics.

SUCKLERS 4 March 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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