ICBF Confirms September Genetic Evaluation as Improvements Are Rolled Out
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) wishes to inform farmers and industry partners that the next genetic evaluation will be published…
Press Release: Don’t Miss Out – Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants
Today, Tuesday, 10th of June 2025 – The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D., announced the re-opening…
Press Release: Preparing for the 2025 Dairy Breeding Season
As the 2025 dairy breeding season approaches, ICBF & Teagasc urge farmers to begin planning their breeding strategies to enhance herd…
Beef-Quest Research Project aims to Reduce Age of Cattle Finishing
Pictured are Tara Carthy, Teagasc; Alan Kelly, UCD; Kevin Downing, ICBF; Paul Smith, Teagasc; Minister Martin Heydon T.D; David Kenny, Teagasc…
Press Release: DAFM announces opening of new €25 million scheme to support the dairy and beef sector.
Today, 21st March 2024, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., announced the opening of a new support…
Press Release: Excellent attendance at the first ICBF and Teagasc industry Meeting of 2024.
Excellent attendance showcasing the commitment and collaboration of the beef industry in securing a sustainable future for Irish farmers. The first…
Press Release: Major Milestone for Irish Cattle Breeding
Irish beef and dairy farmers continue to accelerate the genetic gain of the national herd, enhancing farm sustainability and reducing carbon…
Press Release: No need for farmers to change current breed choice after changes to ICBF Beef indexes
The Chief Executive of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) Sean Coughlan, has outlined that farmers will not need to change…
Press Release: New Beef Eurostar Evaluation Publication Rescheduled to November 28th
The board of ICBF has decided to reschedule the implementation date of the New Beef Eurostar evaluations from Tuesday 21st November…