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…
SCEP 2026 Calf Weighing: Key Dates, Rules and How to Stay Compliant
Staying on top of your SCEP 2026 weighing requirements is essential to maximise your payment in Scheme Year 4. Planning your…
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…
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…