N.Ireland
Dairy: Adding value through use of sexed semen
The consistent use of sexed semen has been highlighted as a critically important technology within the dairy sector, as it...
N.Ireland
The consistent use of sexed semen has been highlighted as a critically important technology within the dairy sector, as it...
Beef
Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork, is set to be the venue for an information event aimed at both dairy and...
N.Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it is appealing for witnesses and information in connection with the...
Rural Life
An artificial insemination (AI) technician with Munster Bovine, Connie O’Driscoll provides a unique service for farmers in Co. Cork. While...
N.Ireland
Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.’s semen sales into the dairy sector, and...
Dairy Technical
The overall pregnancy rate for sexed semen on Irish dairy farms is now at 59%, compared with conventional artificial insemination...
Agri-Business
Eurogene AI Services has today (Tuesday, May 2) announced the appointment of Eamonn Coleman as its new national sales manager....
Dairy Technical
The breeding season is approaching on farms, with most dairy farmers having completed the selection of their bull teams. Considering...
Beef
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) recently released a table showing the top 10 artificial insemination (AI) sires used on...
Beef News
Dovea Genetics hosted a beef breeding event at Mayo Sligo Livestock Mart in Ballina, Co. Mayo on Thursday evening (March...
Dairy News
A well-known figure in the cattle breeding industry, Arthur Bredin has joined the newly established artificial insemination (AI) company Bullwise....
Dairy News
Animal breeding programmes will be at the core of agriculture’s efforts to meet its climate change targets over the next...
Dairy News
Ireland now has a second sexed semen lab, which is based in the national cattle breeding centre (NCBC) lab in...
Dairy News
The British artificial insemination (AI) company Genus ABS has announced a partnership with Ireland Genetics, also known as the National...
Beef
The Gene Ireland panel of high index beef bulls for autumn 2022 has been launched by the Irish Cattle Breeding...
N.Ireland
There is a growing recognition of the role that improved genetics will play in delivering future sustainability for the milk...
Beef Technical
The use of polled genetics among suckler farmers has increased in recent years as demand for low-maintenance cattle continues to...
CAP / Schemes
This week’s episode of Farmland focusses on the key differences in the upcoming Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), changes to the nitrates derogation...