Beef
The top 10 'best in class' Irish farmer suppliers were announced at the ABP Food Group's inaugural 2026 Farmer Recognition Awards event).
Bluetongue
Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.
ABP Group
ABP Group has acquired a stake in Yorkshire-based beef processor Dovecote Park, strengthening its position in the British beef market.
The EU has moved to reclassify bluetongue virus under its animal disease laws, which is expected to result in less mandatory restrictions.
Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow held its first autumn-born weanling sale of the year on Saturday, where 350 weanling bulls went through the ring.
This week's factory quotes have seen several outlets hold price offers for beef cattle while others reduced their price quotes by 10c/kg.
Teagasc is to play a leading role in a major European drive to help family farms get more from grass-fed dairy-beef.
Cattle Trade
Kingscourt Mart, Co. Cavan, held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (August 6), where the trade saw...
Research
Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics, according to new research.
Good weather largely prevailed for the well-attended 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, including the Parade of Champions.
Castlerea Co-Operative Livestock Mart, Co. Roscommon, held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (August 6) with large numbers.
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly cattle trade on Thursday (August 6), as 410 animals went through the ring, down on last week.
Spring-2025-born bull calves have nearly all been finished from Wesley Browne's 85-cow suckler herd in Co. Monaghan.
Thousands of people from across Ireland and further afield are set to flock to the Butterfield Estate in Blueball for the Tullamore Show.
Agri-Business
As cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) rise rapidly across England and Wales, farmers are being urged to vaccinate their livestock.
Video
Based in Castletroy, Co. Limerick, sisters Ciara and Claire Flavin are running a beef farm as well...
Independent Ireland will host a public meeting in Athlone next week to discuss the "growing crisis facing Ireland’s livestock export sector".
Podcast
In recent weeks, cases of bluetongue have significantly increased in parts of England and Wales,...
The best time to scan cows is approximately 30 days after the last cow in the herd has been served, according to most recommendations.
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
If weather conditions allow the migration of infected midges from the UK across the Irish Sea to...
Suckler farms that take early weaning preparation steps can reduce stress and animal health issues on their farms at weaning time.
