N.Ireland
Ai Services invests in state-of-the-art bull stud
Ai Services is investing a new, state-of-the-art bull stud and sexed semen laboratory at its Ballycraigy headquarters in south Co....
AI Services
Dairy
Breeding for improved milk constituents in Northern Ireland
Breeding for improved milk constituents is the future for the milk industry in Northern Ireland. This is the strongly held...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy
Gene editing is 'technology for the future' - expert
Gene editing will be at the heart of future dairy cattle breeding programmes, according to Ai Services’ chief executive, Larry...
N.Ireland
Milk components remain key priority for dairy farmers in NI
Improving milk components has been confirmed as a key component of profitability on Northern Ireland’s dairy farms.  “However milk output...
Beef News
Table: Top 10 AI bulls used on suckler cows this year
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has recently published data on the top 10 artificial insemination sires (AI bulls) used...
N.Ireland
Ai Services Northern Ireland appoints new group vet
Aoife O’Sullivan has been appointed to the position of group veterinary officer at Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd., which is...
N.Ireland
Demand for dairy semen remains strong in Northern Ireland
The latest sales figures are confirming a continuing and strong demand for quality, sexed dairy semen in Northern Ireland. According...
N.Ireland
AI-bred dropped calves continue to secure premium price
While the outlook for beef is set to remain strong, buyers of dropped calves remain very discerning in their choice....
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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...
Agri-Business
Breeding and genetics have 'a crucial role to play' - AI Services
“Breeding and genetics have such a ‘crucial role’ to play in helping farmers meet the key challenges of improving farm...
Dairy
Tyrone dairy farmer displays ProCROSS breeding results
The benefits of ProCROSS breeding were discussed at a recent open day hosted by Co. Tyrone milk producer, Des Kelly,...
N.Ireland
Effective breeding the 'cornerstone' of herd performance - AI company
The development of effective breeding policies has always been a “cornerstone” of improved herd performance, according to Northern Ireland-based AI...
N.Ireland
AI Services appoints new CEO
AI Services Northern Ireland Ltd. has announced the appointment of Larry Burke as group chief executive. Burke has worked with...
N.Ireland
NI: Improved genetics key to tackling climate change
There is a growing recognition of the role that improved genetics will play in delivering future sustainability for the milk...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
Want to know who the most popular bachelors (sires) were in 2018?
A list of the most popular beef AI sires and dairy AI sires used on dairy herds during 2018 was...
N.Ireland
Fodder woes could lead to higher resorption rates
The tough fodder conditions facing many Irish farmers are expected to lead to an increase in abortions in livestock this...
