pedigree breeding

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

Hosting its Rising Stars Calf Show in Ballyjamesduff Mart on Saturday 16 May is the North Eastern Charolais Club.

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

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Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

Another top price for a Coose Lincoln son

PEDIGREE 12 May 2026

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

Irish genetics to the fore in Popes Princesses Production Sale

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

Hereford and Limousin lead the way in Kilkenny

PEDIGREE 11 May 2026

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Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Booming trade for Limousin bulls in Ballymena

Demand for Limousin bulls soared at the recent show and sale in Ballymena Livestock Mart, as the average price increased by £737 (€851) from last year's sale.

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Pedigree breeding excellence was celebrated at the 22nd FBD National Hall of Fame Awards in Athlone on Sunday evening, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Red Albert receives the highest price in Munster

Munster Angus Breeders held their Final Spring sale on Saturday 2 May at Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, where bulls met with another strong trade, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

Brisk bidding for Simmental in Swatragh

Brisk bidding for Simmental in Swatragh

There was a solid trade at the British Simmental Cattle Society's show and sale in Swatragh Livestock Mart on Friday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

A new European and UK record price for an Angus was set in the online Rawburn auction over the weekend, as Rawburn Karama A415 sold for 73,500gns, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Watch: blazing trade for Limousin bulls in Carrick

Nevan McKiernan reports from the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society's May sale in Carrick-on-Shannon, where demand for Limousin bulls was exceptional.

PEDIGREE 4 May 2026

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

THis week, Nevan McKiernan caught up with Freda Kinnarney, President of the Irish Shows Association (ISA), who believes agricultural shows have a major role to play in rural Ireland.

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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