Livestock

Commissioner signals need to ‘slow down or reverse’ EU livestock slump

The call to address the EU's livestock decline comes months after the Commission's latest outlook stated that EU cattle numbers are expected to fall further over the next 10 years.

NEWS 8 May 2025

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Final countdown to 156th Balmoral Show

Final countdown to 156th Balmoral Show

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 May 2025

Balmoral: A packed schedule of livestock events

Balmoral: A packed schedule of livestock events

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 May 2025

Bandon Mart to face court hearing

Bandon Mart to face court hearing

Bandon Mart to face court hearing

NEWS 7 May 2025

Sizzling hot cattle trade at Swatragh Mart

Sizzling hot cattle trade at Swatragh Mart

Sizzling hot cattle trade at Swatragh Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 May 2025

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Farmer Writes: I can't bear a gate that is not properly hung

Farmer Writes: I can't bear a gate that is not properly hung

Now I suspect some people will scoff at this painting crack and say we’ve little to do (maybe that’s true).

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

Summer shows more important now than ever before

Summer shows more important now than ever before

In this focus we speak to some of the key people involved in the organisation of summer shows around the Country, give top tips on showing, and talk to some of the experts in the showing business.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

Rosettes are won and lost long before show day

Rosettes are won and lost long before show day

Nevan Mc Kiernan talks about preparing livestock for summer shows and what it takes to win in the show ring.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

Shows are the beating heart of rural Ireland

Shows are the beating heart of rural Ireland

President of the Irish Shows Association (ISA), Freda Kinnarney, is no stranger to summer shows, having served as secretary of the National Livestock Show in Tullamore for 23 years.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

Volunteers are the backbone of our summer shows

Volunteers are the backbone of our summer shows

This week we spoke to Jim Harrison, national secretary of the Irish Shows Association.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

Tullamore - where champions are made

Tullamore - where champions are made

Nevan Mc Kiernan speaks to John Keena, newly elected chairperson of Tullamore Show and the FBD National Livestock Show.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

National Livestock Show launched with young handlers event

National Livestock Show launched with young handlers event

Nevan Mc Kiernan was in Tullamore Mart for the launch of the FBD National Livestock Show, on Sunday 27 April.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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