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Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Since 3 February 2026, the cost of sending calf DNA samples increased by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

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€47m in SCEP payments commence to 14,983 farmers

€47m in SCEP payments commence to 14,983 farmers

NEWS 5 December 2025

OviFlock hill sheep EIP work continuing at pace

OviFlock hill sheep EIP work continuing at pace

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 November 2025

New farm payment law approved by MLAs

New farm payment law approved by MLAs

New farm payment law approved by MLAs

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

Deadline date watch for the remainder of 2025

Deadline date watch for the remainder of 2025

Deadline date watch for the remainder of 2025

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

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Bovine genetics at a crucial point in NI

Bovine genetics at a crucial point in NI

It is hard to see how DAERA's position around conditionality can be sustained

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 June 2025

Bovine genetics linked to 15% of payments

Bovine genetics linked to 15% of payments

Participation in the bovine genetics project is to be one of three new conditions linked to area-based payments.

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 June 2025

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

Adam Woods takes a look at some of the key requirements to make sure you receive your beef scheme payments in 2025

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 June 2025

Q and A on OviFlock hill project

Q and A on OviFlock hill project

Applications are open for the EIP-funded project which will fund genotyping of female sheep and the establishment of flockbook.

SHEEP BREEDING 16 June 2025

Sheep Management: Oviflock launch and cobalt supplementation

Sheep Management: Oviflock launch and cobalt supplementation

The EIP-funded initiative aims to advance breeding in hill sheep flocks through the identification of superior genetics and establishment of flockbooks.

MANAGEMENT 16 June 2025

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

Farmers should note a higher requirement for four- and five-star sires and a 65% female replacement target for 31 October 2025.

AGRI-SCHEMES 16 June 2025

Important year for genotyped ram action

Important year for genotyped ram action

Flocks which have not purchased a genotyped ram in year one or two must purchase a ram in 2025 or risk being withdrawn from the scheme, reports Darren Carty.

NITRATES 16 June 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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