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In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

Adam Woods previews the upcoming Tullamore Farm annual in-calf and maiden heifer sale which takes place in Roscrea Mart next week.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

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The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 October 2025

Cattle breed societies react to ICBF Euro-star changes

Cattle breed societies react to ICBF Euro-star changes

PEDIGREE 25 September 2025

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 September 2025

1,150 herds on track for a hefty SCEP fine

1,150 herds on track for a hefty SCEP fine

1,150 herds on track for a hefty SCEP fine

BREEDING & HEALTH 20 September 2025

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Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s beef management notes.

MANAGEMENT 6 April 2025

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

The average price recorded increased by €60 per head compared to 2024, but the clearance rate fell by 10% in the largest ever sale of 570 rams entered.

PEDIGREE 6 April 2025

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

Farmers should note a higher requirement for four- and five-star sires and a 65% female replacement target for 31 October 2025.

AGRI-SCHEMES 6 April 2025

No sunset for sucklers in Monaghan

No sunset for sucklers in Monaghan

Adam Woods reports from a farm walk held on the farm of Wesley Browne just outside Monaghan town in Co Monaghan.

BREEDING & HEALTH 6 April 2025

Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm

Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm

The 2025 calving season wrapped up on Tullamore Farm last week, with 75 cows calved down. Attention now turns to the 2025 breeding season, writes Shaun Diver

BREEDING & HEALTH 6 April 2025

Embryo transfer, synchronisation and sexed semen use in the suckler herd

Embryo transfer, synchronisation and sexed semen use in the suckler herd

A special webinar by Teagasc on the use of the latest breeding technologies in the suckler herd took place last week. Adam Woods writes.

BREEDING & HEALTH 6 April 2025

‘Scientists versus show coats’ continues

‘Scientists versus show coats’ continues

The pedigree breeders council and ICBF battle continues to roll on. Emanuel O’Dea takes a look at some of the reasons some pedigree breeders are disengaging with ICBF

BEEF BREEDING 6 April 2025

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