On-farm recorded data is a vital element of the Irish genetic evaluation process and the creation of the Euro-Star and EBI indexes. Every herd owner in Ireland can act as a data collector for ICBF and in doing so contribute vital information to the database. Continue reading →

“I have had a lot of enquiries from farmers looking for a new bull through the Stockbull Finder. These are farmers from all over Ireland who I would never otherwise have made contact with me.” Continue reading →

Following is a list of the 10 AI Sires with the most number of total pedigree registered progeny in Ireland for the ‘Charolais’ breed. Continue reading →

Moorepark 2019

Growing Sustainably

Date:  Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

Venue: Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork Continue reading →

The following is a list of the 10 AI Sires with the most number of total pedigree registered progeny in Ireland for the ‘Hereford’ breed. Continue reading →

Sheep Ireland exists to achieve the greatest possible improvement, from genetic and other factors, in the profitability of the national sheep flock for the benefit of Irish farmers and the sheep industry. Continue reading →