The latest new 5 Year Trend Report is now live for all HerdPlus suckler farmers. This report allows you to assess the breeding performance of your suckler herd over the last five years (2017 – 2021) on six Key Performance Indicators (more…)
In recent years we have added two new elements to the programme. Firstly, a Dairy Beef section to progeny test high Dairy Beef Index bulls which are suitable for use on dairy cows. A Terminal section which contains beef bulls deemed suitable for use on suckler cows to produce profitable animals for sale or slaughter has also been added. (more…)
Thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? Here are 5 achievable tasks that every beef farmer should consider setting themselves for 2022. (more…)
The New Year brings fitness regimes, dry January and many many resolutions! Sometimes it can be hard to settle back in after a festive season of indulgence. With resolutions in mind, we take a look at 5 things for dairy farmers to consider this year. (more…)
At last week’s Teagasc Virtual Beef Conference, the new Commercial Beef Value was launched. This new selection tool for farmers with non breeding herds will have particular relevance to herds that are purchasing animals to bring to finish. (more…)
Our partner company Sheep Ireland are now recruiting for the position of ‘Full Time Business Analyst’ (more…)
ICBF has commenced a series of online beef discussion groups this week which are running in conjunction with Teagasc. These two hour meetings are taking place with Teagasc advisors from across the country and their respective discussion groups. (more…)
The March 2022 Evaluation will be published on 22nd March. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF to have genomic evaluation published in March 2022, is December 29th 2021. (more…)
ICBF are currently recruiting for the position of ‘Software Developer Graduate Programme’. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects in an open, supportive, collaborative environment, using a combination of the latest technologies. (more…)