Beef
Reminder: Upcoming sales of interest to dairy and suckler farmers
There are a number of upcoming sales taking place around the country that will be of interest to pedigree breeders,...
Limousin
N.Ireland
New NI record price set for Limousin heifer at auction
A new record price has been set for a Limousin heifer sold at an official auction in Northern Ireland. The...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
N.Ireland
Cattle entries well up at Antrim Show 2024
The numerous beef cattle rings at Antrim Show 2024 featured high-profile, national championships for a number of breeds, while also...
N.Ireland
North Country Cheviot ram catches the eye at Limavady Show 2024
The inter-breed sheep championship at Limavady Show 2024 was awarded to an eye-catching North Country Cheviot ram, owned by Mark...
N.Ireland
Planning restrictions hinder growth of pig sector in NI
Planning restrictions continue to stymie the growth of the pig sector in Northern Ireland, according to a leading pedigree breeder....
Beef
Meath man selected as judge for prominent UK livestock expo
Judges from the UK and Ireland will take on the challenge of tapping out the winners from the best of...
Beef
Bailey's Red Ladies Online Limousin Sale kicks off
A limousin herd which was established in 1998 by Tom Bailey, is the focus of an online sale which includes...
Beef
Irish Limousin Cattle Society elects new president
Following a meeting of the Irish Limousin Cattle Society Council, a new president was elected and has made history by...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Beef
Triplet calves born in Mayo on Halloween are 'flying it'
A Co. Mayo farmer who had assumed his cow was having twins, was in for a shock when she gave...
Beef
Video: Breed championships in the home of Limousin cattle
The French national championships for the Limousin cattle breed are taking place this week as part of the Sommet de...
Beef
Suckler-bred cow-calf pairing hits €5,000 at Carnew Mart
Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow, has hosted its annual Belgian Blue weanling show and sale sponsored by the Irish Belgian...
N.Ireland
Record turnout of sheep at Fermanagh Show
There was a record turnout of sheep at Fermanagh Show 2023. The event was held at its new venue, Castle...
Beef
41 Limousin heifers set for show and sale in Ballymena
The Northern Ireland Limousin Cattle Club’s inaugural ‘Ladies in Red show and sale’ is set to take place on August...
N.Ireland
'Tremendous' Dairy Shorthorn cow crowned champion at Omagh Show
Given recent trends in dairy breeding, it’s the exception – rather than the rule – for a Shorthorn cow to...
N.Ireland
Strong livestock entries at Newry Show 2023
There was an excellent entry of cattle and sheep for Newry Show 2023, with the general quality of the stock...
Beef
NI Limousin bull sells for 52,000gns at Carlisle sale
The British Limousin Cattle Society’s recent sale in Carlisle saw a top price of 52,000gns for a Northern Irish bull,...
Beef News
Red clover used as 'rocket fuel' on Antrim beef farm
The potential to include red clover, in tandem with hybrid ryegrass varieties, within a silage sward has been highlighted by...
N.Ireland
Outstanding Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymena Show
An outstanding Holstein cow carried the day at this year’s Ballymena Show – an event that attracted a tremendous turnout...