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Read more about the article DNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm

DNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm

  • Post published:05/08/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Robin Talbot farming in partnership with his wife Anne and mother Pam, runs a large 220-cow, Autumn calving suckler and beef…

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Read more about the article How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

  • Post published:21/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/NGP/SCEP/Updates

Joseph McCrohan, based in Reenard near Caherciveen in Co. Kerry, operates a 20-cow suckler herd made up of Limousin, Saler, and…

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Read more about the article High-EBI Herd in Co. Carlow Reaps Rewards of Genotyping and Data-Driven Decisions

High-EBI Herd in Co. Carlow Reaps Rewards of Genotyping and Data-Driven Decisions

  • Post published:14/07/2025
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/NGP/Updates

Niall and Catherine Hosey run a high-performing 100-cow Holstein-Friesian dairy herd just outside Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. With a strong focus on…

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Read more about the article How genotyping is boosting profitability for Co. Tipperary dairy farmer

How genotyping is boosting profitability for Co. Tipperary dairy farmer

  • Post published:14/07/2025
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Tom Downey, along with his wife Ruth and their three kids run a dairy farm near Golden in south Co. Tipperary,…

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Read more about the article Champion hurler knows a winner when he sees one

Champion hurler knows a winner when he sees one

  • Post published:30/06/2025
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Developed in collaboration with Agriland Media. The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) has now reopened for applications and it did not take…

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Read more about the article National Genotyping Programme Q&A – “We feel we can offer full traceability from conception to fork.”

National Genotyping Programme Q&A – “We feel we can offer full traceability from conception to fork.”

  • Post published:21/05/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/Updates

National Genotyping Programme (NGP) participants, Noel & John Smyth farm on the Cavan/Meath border beside the village of Mountnugent. The farm…

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Read more about the article Stockbull Finder – Buyer – John Wynne

Stockbull Finder – Buyer – John Wynne

  • Post published:13/05/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

John is operating a dairy and tillage enterprise on the farm in Co. Wicklow. The dairy herd comprising of 320 FR…

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Read more about the article NGP Q&A – Padraig O’Connell, Co. Kerry

NGP Q&A – Padraig O’Connell, Co. Kerry

  • Post published:07/05/2025
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Padraig O'Connell operates an 80-cow dairy herd in Causeway, Co. Kerry. Over the last 5 years, Padraig's herd EBI has steadily…

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Read more about the article Beef Gene Ireland Breeder Profile – Trevor Boland

Beef Gene Ireland Breeder Profile – Trevor Boland

  • Post published:16/10/2024
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/Updates

Trevor Boland farms part time in Dromard, Co Sligo. The farm is split roughly half between owned and leased land. 50…

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