Beef Quality Awards 2025 Farm Walk – Ryan McElhinney
Venue: Farm of Ryan McElhinney, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Eircode: F92 TX32. Event Time 7:00 pm Join us on Wednesday, 24th of June from…
Most used sires to date 2026
Top Dairy and Beef Sires Used in Irish Dairy Herds – 2026 Year-to-Date
What are the most used dairy and beef AI sires in dairy herds in 2026?The latest ICBF analysis highlights the top-performing…
Save Time and Buy Smarter with the ICBF Mart Tracker
ICBF Mart Tracker The ICBF Mart Tracker is an innovative online tool that helps farmers see which animals are for sale…
SCEP 2026 Calf Weighing: Key Dates, Rules and How to Stay Compliant
Staying on top of your SCEP 2026 weighing requirements is essential to maximise your payment in Scheme Year 4. Planning your…
Higher CBV Dairy Beef Calves Deliver Greater Profit at Finish
Higher Commercial Beef Value (CBV) dairy-beef calves are delivering more profit, based on analysis of over 87,000 Irish cattle. The results…
May Evaluation Now Live!
The May 2026 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists…
National Genotyping Programme Hits Record Levels in Spring 2026
Supporting Progress Towards a Fully Genotyped National Herd The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) continues to go from strength to strength, with…
Performance on Show: Brian Jordan’s Castle Forbes System Highlights at Farm Walk
A great turnout at Brian Jordan’s Co. Longford farm walk showcased how CBV-driven breeding decisions are delivering clear, measurable results on…
Focusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm
How a consistent breeding strategy is delivering reliable performance and market‑ready calves on a large spring‑calving dairy farm in Co. Cork.…