Research carried out on methane genetics shows there is potential in the future to select sheep that produce lower levels of methane, writes Darren Carty.
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The chief executive of AI Services spoke to the NI Institute of Agricultural Science before last week's RUAS Winter Fair.
The Caldbecks moved from Ireland 20 years ago and now sell oilseed rape seed to 46 of the 52 US states.
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Limousin Cattle Society's show and sale of bulls in Athenry Mart.
Members of the Irish Simmental Cattle Society have taken a vote of no confidence in the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation.
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Hereford Breed Society's inaugural heifer sale in Tullamore Mart.
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Angus Cattle Society's elite show and sale in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Northern Ireland Simmental club calf show in Ballymena Livestock Market.
Nevan Mc-Kiernan reports from the Irish Charolais Cattle Society's Christmas Cracker bull sale in Elphin Mart.