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Read more about the article Dairy Gene Ireland Breeding Programme 2026: How It Works, Key Figures and Farmer Benefits

Dairy Gene Ireland Breeding Programme 2026: How It Works, Key Figures and Farmer Benefits

  • Post published:29/05/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Ireland’s National Dairy Breeding Programme Driving Genetic Progress The Dairy Gene Ireland Breeding Programme is Ireland’s national dairy breeding initiative, designed…

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Read more about the article Higher CBV Dairy Beef Calves Deliver Greater Profit at Finish

Higher CBV Dairy Beef Calves Deliver Greater Profit at Finish

  • Post published:28/05/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Tully/Updates

Higher Commercial Beef Value (CBV) dairy-beef calves are delivering more profit, based on analysis of over 87,000 Irish cattle. The results…

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Read more about the article May Evaluation Now Live!

May Evaluation Now Live!

  • Post published:26/05/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The May 2026 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists…

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Read more about the article Stay Within Nitrates Limits in 2026 with the ICBF Nitrates Calculator

Stay Within Nitrates Limits in 2026 with the ICBF Nitrates Calculator

  • Post published:25/05/2026
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The ICBF Nitrates Calculator, available on HerdPlus, continues to support farmers and agricultural advisers in managing organic nitrogen levels and staying…

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Read more about the article Performance on Show: Brian Jordan’s Castle Forbes System Highlights at Farm Walk

Performance on Show: Brian Jordan’s Castle Forbes System Highlights at Farm Walk

  • Post published:20/05/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Events/Industry/News/Updates

A great turnout at Brian Jordan’s Co. Longford farm walk showcased how CBV-driven breeding decisions are delivering clear, measurable results on…

Continue ReadingPerformance on Show: Brian Jordan’s Castle Forbes System Highlights at Farm Walk
Read more about the article Stay on track this breeding season with the Weekly Fertility Report

Stay on track this breeding season with the Weekly Fertility Report

  • Post published:14/05/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The breeding season is one of the most important periods on any dairy farm. Getting cows served early and keeping the…

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Read more about the article Focusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm

Focusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm

  • Post published:12/05/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

How a consistent breeding strategy is delivering reliable performance and market‑ready calves on a large spring‑calving dairy farm in Co. Cork.…

Continue ReadingFocusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm
Read more about the article Using sexed semen this year? Here are some tips to help you get the highest conception rates in your herd!

Using sexed semen this year? Here are some tips to help you get the highest conception rates in your herd!

  • Post published:11/05/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

Sexed semen is one of the key measures dairy farmers can take to help reduce our methane emissions for the dairy…

Continue ReadingUsing sexed semen this year? Here are some tips to help you get the highest conception rates in your herd!
Read more about the article Dairy Nitrates Banding 2026 – How to Submit Your Details

Dairy Nitrates Banding 2026 – How to Submit Your Details

  • Post published:11/05/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The 2026 Nitrates Banding screen is now accessible to all dairy farmers. The screen determines their herd’s milk kg/cow band for…

Continue ReadingDairy Nitrates Banding 2026 – How to Submit Your Details
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