Using Genomics, EBI and CBV to Build a Profitable Dairy Farm in Barryroe
By combining genomics, sexed semen and high‑DBI sires, the Walsh family are delivering genetic gain, quality milk and profitable dairy‑beef calves…
A Finish‑Focused Dairy‑Beef System Delivering Results on the Mounsey Farm
Stephen and Rory Mounsey run a calf‑to‑beef enterprise in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, delivering strong finishing performance and earning the Ashbourne Meats…
NGP Weekly Update 21.04.26
Last week’s figures 44,896 calf samples were received in the lab. 49,314 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…
From stores to sucklers: evolving a finish-focused beef system on the Heffernan farm
Michael Heffernan explains how moving into sucklers has added control and flexibility to his beef enterprise, backed by strong feeding, health…
Beef Gene Ireland Breeder Profile – Michael Coughlan
Michael Coughlan is farming a suckler – beef enterprise in partnership with his father in Union Hall, Co. Cork. They also…
NGP Weekly Update 14.04.26
Last week’s figures 33,519 calf samples were received in the lab. 36,885 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…
Teagasc: Newford Demonstration Farm Open Day – 22/04/2026
A Suckler Cow Breeding Event will take place on Wednesday, 22nd April at 4pm on the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Skrine,…
Commercial Beef Value Driving Performance from Birth to Beef in Co. Donegal
How David and Noel Blackburn align breeding and management in a grass‑based suckler‑to‑beef system Left to right: Niall Kilrane (ICBF), David…
NGP Weekly Update 07.04.26
Last week’s figures 41,726 calf samples were received in the lab. 34,956 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…