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Liss heifer is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion for 2026

Taking centre stage at this year's National Ploughing Championships was the Irish Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland championships, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Liss heifer is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion for 2026

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Irish-bred heifers are

Irish-bred heifers are "Summer Spectacular" champions

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

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Scottish suckler herds record lowest calving interval in a decade

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 9 September 2026

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

This week, the panel focus on generational renewal, autumn animal health, the livestock trade and grass management.

NEWS 9 September 2026

ICMSA says factories anxious for cattle and expects quotes to increase

ICMSA says factories anxious for cattle and expects quotes to increase

As grass growth resumes, the ICMSA has said that factories are anxious for cattle and expects prices to increase.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 9 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

There is still time to get ventilation issues corrected in livestock sheds ahead of the winter housing period, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 9 September 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Brendan Horan attended the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open day in Bandon on 1 September where a large crowd were updated on recent results.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Grain markets have been moving upwards throughout the summer, mainly due to concerns with weather and geopolitical uncertainty.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 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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