genetics

Red heifer hits bullseye in Angus Extravaganza

Selling for the highest price of €12,400 in the Irish Aberdeen Angus Extravaganza sale in Mid-Tipp Mart, Thurles, on Saturday was a red Angus heifer, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 October 2026

Red heifer hits bullseye in Angus Extravaganza

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Three steps to better bull selection using the EuroStar Index

Three steps to better bull selection using the EuroStar Index

BREEDING & HEALTH 3 October 2026

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

Sligo cow and calf take top Shorthorn honours at Strokestown Show

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

BREEDING & HEALTH 30 September 2026

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

A Portuguese herd founded on Irish-bred Angus cattle is set to host the 2026 Portuguese Angus Association National Open Day.

PEDIGREE 10 September 2026

Kinisla suppliers out in force at Teagasc research insight day

Kinisla suppliers out in force at Teagasc research insight day

At a recent research insight day, Teagasc Moorepark hosted over 500 Kinisla milk suppliers with updates on the latest grassland, genetics and dairy systems research, Daire Cregg reports.

MANAGEMENT 10 September 2026

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

The 2026 Sommet De L'Èlevage is being described as the international showcase for tomorrow’s livestock farming, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 10 September 2026

Tully open day highlights benefit of CBV and importance of accurate data records

Tully open day highlights benefit of CBV and importance of accurate data records

Data from the Tully Research Centre showed that the CBV is working while the importance of accurate on farm data collection was critical, writes Martin Merrick.

MANAGEMENT 10 September 2026

Two all-Irelands in a row for Kerins Kemi cows

Two all-Irelands in a row for Kerins Kemi cows

Winning the Irish Angus all-Ireland championship at Strokestown Show on Saturday was the Sligo bred-cow Kerins Vickemi, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 10 September 2026

Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

Following on from the success of last year’s event, the Irish Simmental Cattle Society will again hold this year’s national calf finals in Screggan, writes Nevan McKiernan.

NEWS 10 September 2026

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association Focus farm programme showcases some of Ireland’s most progressive pedigree dairy farmers.

PEDIGREE 10 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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