How the National Genotyping Programme Helps Farmers Avoid HH1 and HH3 Carrier Matings
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is widely recognised for accelerating genetic gain and improving breeding decisions. However, one of its lesser-known…
Delivering Better Dairy Beef: Dairy Beef Gene Ireland Programme – A Decade of Genetics, Data and Collaboration
Week 2: Article Video Week 1: What role do genetics play in producing better beef animals from the dairy herd? Over…
Upcoming Changes to the Beef EuroStar 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…
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…