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…
Higher CBV Dairy Beef Calves Deliver Greater Profit at Finish
Higher Commercial Beef Value (CBV) dairy-beef calves are delivering more profit, based on analysis of over 87,000 Irish cattle. The results…
May Evaluation Now Live!
The May 2026 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists…
Stay Within Nitrates Limits in 2026 with the ICBF Nitrates Calculator
The ICBF Nitrates Calculator, available on HerdPlus, continues to support farmers and agricultural advisers in managing organic nitrogen levels and staying…
National Genotyping Programme Hits Record Levels in Spring 2026
Supporting Progress Towards a Fully Genotyped National Herd The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) continues to go from strength to strength, with…