February 4th, 2020: ICBF in collaboration with the Hynes family in Aherla, Co. Cork, today announced the launch of their #FutureofFarming campaign. (more…)
Eoghan McCarthy from Milltown, Co. Kerry took the top spot in the over 100 cow herd category in the Dairy FBD and ICBF competition. (more…)
Robert and Sinead Frost from Kilkishen, Co. Clare were the overall winners of the Dairy FBD and ICBF competition in the under 100 cow herd category. (more…)
At the annual ICBF & Sheep Ireland Genetics Conference in Killenard on the 17th of January the winners and finalists of the FBD Eurostar €200 Commercial Herd Competition 2019 were announced. (more…)
Brendan Hinchion spoke to ICBF recently about his farm history, the system, his breeding policy and his use of dairy genomics. Brendan started farming when he was 18, developed the farm by putting in roadways, paddocks, a water system & cubicles. (more…)
The Dairy HerdPlus User Guide is aimed at helping you make full use of your Dairy HerdPlus membership. The HerdPlus service will furnish you with the breeding and management tools you need to maximise profit on your farm.
Breanross Faithful (BFF) was an Angus bull that was born on the 1st of July 1990 . He was bred by Tom Reynolds, Mohill, Co.Leitrim and his semen was marketed by Progressive Genetics. (more…)
Ballybane Lad (BLA) was a Simmental bull that was born on the 1st of October 1981 . He was bred by John Connaughton, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath and his semen was marketed by the Irish Simmental Society & Progressive Genetics. (more…)
The WHPR stamp is now appearing on Sales Catalogues and on the ICBF Animal Search. Bull’s with the stamp have been independently weighed by ICBF and their Breeder’s are taking part in the ICBF Whole Herd Performance Recording (WHPR) program.
Following is a list of upcoming sales where the stamp will be displayed.