Upcoming Changes to Terminal and Replacement Indexes (July 2026 publication)
Following on from the beef index updates introduced in 2025, a commitment was made to review the economic values again once…
End of Season Fertility Report: Review Your Herd’s Breeding Performance
As the breeding season comes to a close for spring-calving herds across the country, now is the ideal time to review…
Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance
How the National Genotyping Programme is enhancing data accuracy, parentage verification and breeding decisions on Irish farms. Mike Bermingham, along with…
AgNav Wins National Better Public Service Award for Strategic Use of Data
AgNav, Ireland’s leading digital sustainability platform for farmers, has been recognised at the Better Public Service Awards, winning the category for‘Strategic…
Building a Top-Performing Herd: How New Entrant Ryan McElhinney Is Making a Big Impact
More than 70 farmers attended a farm walk in Co. Donegal to see how Ryan McElhinney is using breeding, genetics and…
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…
Dairy Gene Ireland Breeding Programme 2026: How It Works, Key Figures and Farmer Benefits
Ireland’s National Dairy Breeding Programme Driving Genetic Progress The Dairy Gene Ireland Breeding Programme is Ireland’s national dairy breeding initiative, designed…