2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (391+ words) A recent report from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) found that the average calving interval in Scotland’s suckler herd fell to 391 days in 2025, the lowest level recorded in the past decade. The report, which examined the first year of changes to…...

3+ day, 13+ min ago   (459+ words) The FBD National Dairy Show has announced that Mark Logan of Islandmagee, Larne, Co Antrim, will serve as cattle judge, and Jane Steel of Loch Lomond, Scotland, will serve as handler judge, at the prestigious 2026 event. The event will take…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (445+ words) Over 800 farmers passed through the gates of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) Tully research station on Tuesday last, with an open day having taken place for many years. The research centre switched from performance-testing pedigree bulls to progeny testing…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1366+ words) That 300 people from right across the country made their way to the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 farm walk on the farm of James O’Sullivan at Myross, Union Hall in west Cork on Thursday evening last was a testament to the performance of…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (407+ words) The FBD National Dairy Show has announced that Mark Logan of Islandmagee, Larne, Co Antrim, will serve as cattle judge, and Jane Steel of Loch Lomond, Scotland, will serve as handler judge, at the prestigious 2026 event. The event will take…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (550+ words) A major survey of almost 1,200 dairy farmers has shown that their preferred mature cow weight is 580kg. This is 45kg heavier than the ICBF’s recently published 2026 Dairy Cow Weighing Programme, where 19,046 cows across 95 participating herds averaged 535kg. Headed by Farranfore dairy farmer Con…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (400+ words) Shane Halpin from Dublin has been crowned the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year, becoming the first winner from the capital in the competition’s history. The award was presented at a gala banquet in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois,…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (35+ words) Irish Farmers Journal The paper code cannot be redeemed when browsing in private/incognito mode. Please go to a normal browser window and enter the code there...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (241+ words) The awards celebrate the excellent contribution made by dairy farmers to produce safe, nutritious and high-quality milk, which is enjoyed by consumers in Ireland and across the world. The award ceremony is a key fixture in the calendar, and the…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (484+ words) A major survey of almost 1,200 dairy farmers has shown that their preferred mature cow weight is 580kg. This is 45kg heavier than the ICBF’s recently published 2026 Dairy Cow Weighing Programme, where 19,046 cows across 95 participating herds averaged 535kg. Headed by Farranfore dairy farmer Con…...