Four of the largest operators in Ireland’s bovine artificial insemination (AI) sector have confirmed that they intend to introduce intellectual property (IP) rights on their high genetic merit bulls ...

Breed societies have expressed concerns following meetings this week over the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) star rating system. The South East Limousin Club voted “no confidence” in the ...

Ornua today (Wednesday, February 5) confirmed that the Purchase Price Index (PPI) for the month of January is 161.9 – up on the December index of 159.3. After deducting estimated processing costs, ...

Over 60% of Irish soils were found to be deficient in phosphorus (P), according to the findings of a new report. IAS Laboratories has today (Wednesday, February 5) published an annual soil summary ...

The ideal combination of Lamlac and efficient feeding technology to boost lamb performance has made life a great deal easier for a Co. Roscommon-based sheep farmer during her busiest time of year.

Josephine O’Neill, from Callan in Co. Kilkenny, is the second candidate to launch a campaign to become the next president of Macra, succeeding Elaine Houlihan. Coming from a beef and tillage ...

The government has signed off on proposals from Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris to establish a new trade policy group of stakeholders, in light of the threats of ...

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) and Cows.ie have launched a new “pedigree breeding initiative” aimed at dairy stock breeders for the 2025 season. The campaign highlights the benefits of ...

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir, has updated members of the legislative assembly on his plans for DAERA’s newly formulated farm support regime ...

A community meeting will take place in Co. Kildare later this month to discuss plans for a new biogas plant in the area. The meeting will take place at Clanard Court Hotel in Athy from 2:00p.m to ...

Convenience food manufacturer, Greencore has said that it aims to grow revenue by between 3 and 5% in the medium-term. The group’s leadership team outlined its “refined strategic direction” at a ...

A quad has been reported stolen from a sheep shed in Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan this morning (Wednesday, February 5) between 4:30a.m and 5:00a.m. The quad is a blue 2024 Yamaha Grizzly 100 with a loud ...