In calf heifers

Deadline to amend SCEP number

The reference number is a vital component of the scheme, as farmers must calve at least 50% of their reference number annually.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Deadline to amend SCEP number

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Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

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Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

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Camera at the Mart: springers to €5,800 in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: springers to €5,800 in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: springers to €5,800 in Roscommon

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: in-calf heifers top out at €5,950 in Elphin

Camera at the Mart: in-calf heifers top out at €5,950 in Elphin

Camera at the Mart: in-calf heifers top out at €5,950 in Elphin

MARKETS 14 January 2026

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The secret to winning three Carrick championships in a row

The secret to winning three Carrick championships in a row

This week Nevan McKiernan spoke to teenager Liam Dolan who, along with his sister Katie, has claimed three championships in a row at the Carrick Winter Fair.

PEDIGREE 22 October 2025

Dairy Management: training heifers and dosing cows

Dairy Management: training heifers and dosing cows

Aidan Brennan says its important to train in-calf heifers to the milking parlour and surroundings prior to calving.

MANAGEMENT 22 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: high of €10,800 for in-calf heifers in Balla

Camera at the Mart: high of €10,800 for in-calf heifers in Balla

Walter Brennan’s 18th annual in-calf heifer sale saw a huge demand, with 46 out of 48 heifers selling on the night.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: high demand for in-calf heifers in Dowra

Camera at the Mart: high demand for in-calf heifers in Dowra

A special sale of in-calf heifers saw a packed ringside and a new record of €6,300 paid for a springing heifer at Dowra Mart.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Purchasing heifers with excellent genetics to replace poor-performing cows can transform a herd, writes Daire Cregg in this week's edition of the 'Twenty ways to spend €20,000' series.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Tullamore Farm sees average of €4,870 for in-calf lots

Tullamore Farm sees average of €4,870 for in-calf lots

Martin Merrick reports from Tullamore Farm's draft in-calf heifer sale, which saw a 100% clearance rate and huge repeat custom in Roscrea Mart.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

New record prices set at suckler sales

New record prices set at suckler sales

While much of the publicity is focused on show-type animals selling for upwards of €8,000 to €10,000/head, commercial type replacements are meeting a roaring trade.

NEWS 22 October 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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