SRG Are Hiring – Business Support Specialist – Northern Ireland Bovine Genetics Project
The Programme The Northern Ireland Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) is one of several new schemes and measures launched under the Department…
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…
From Grass to Cheese: A Tipperary Farm Focused on Genetics and Milk Quality
Dairy Farmer, Brendan Phelan outlines his breeding strategy for producing high‑quality milk using high‑EBI cows and the Sire Advice tool. Brendan…
Could Your Herd Breed The Next Generation Of AI Sires?
Irish‑bred genetics leading the national dairy herd AI bulls play a vital role in developing the national herd, and it's worth…
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…