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Pedigree
No hassle in Oldcastle for Manhattan
Martin Merrick
Limerick breeder Aisling Burke saw her classy, black heifer collect a host of accolades at this years’ Oldcastle Show.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
Protecting water quality in Limerick
Big investments have taken place on this farm as the Cremin family look to safeguard water quality while not compromising the grass based model.
17 July 2024 Pedigree
Davis family does the double in Ballina
After clinching the commercial champion title, the Davis family saw their Limousin-cross calf tapped forward as supreme champion in Ballina.
Martbids Database: better week for bullock trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the marts this week.
17 July 2024 Markets
In pictures: Bearna-Dhearg Rolo takes 2024 crown of Clonmel
Adam Woods reports from Clonmel Show, Co Tipperary, which took place last weekend.
12 July 2024 Pedigree
Pedigree Breeders Council has elected new chairman
Adam Woods has news of a new chairman at the pedigree breeders council.
10 July 2024 Pedigree
In pictures: electric trade for drop calves in Ballymena
Dairy beef calves were an electric trade at the weekly sale in Ballymena Mart.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer Writes: cutting rushes instead of grass
Our downed cow is finally starting to rise after almost three weeks and I don’t think there's a happier household in Ireland.
3 July 2024 Farmer Writes
Rain fails to dampen spirits in Charleville
The beef section of the Charleville Agricultural Show this year saw over 250 entries across the various breeds, with the Munster Hereford breeders holding their clumb championship on the day.
3 July 2024 Pedigree
Dreams come true for Donegal Dreamteam
Adam Woods reports from the Finn Valley show in Donegal which took place at the weekend.
3 July 2024 Pedigree
Farmer Writes: an adventure and a half with a Blue calf
'Stuck at the hips' are four simple words no farmer (or vet for that matter) ever likes to hear and we were presented with a stumbling block, having gone past the point of no return.
19 June 2024 Farmer Writes
High-end weanling producer averaging €1,700 for export-type calves
Martin Shaughnessy has a typical size herd for the west of Ireland, but what is far from typical is the high-end stock he produces on it.
19 June 2024 Breeding & health