N.Ireland
Theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report of the theft of artificial insemination equipment in...
Artificial Insemination
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...
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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
Breeding season: What were the trends?
Agriland spoke to a number of representatives from AI companies around the country to see what were the top bulls...
Beef
Shorthorn Society rolls out 2024 'Breed A Roan Scheme'
The Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society has announced the details of its ‘Breed a Roan Scheme’ for 2024. The initiative titled...
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...
Beef
Dairy and beef farmer event at Fermoy Mart to focus on calf quality
Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork, is set to be the venue for an information event aimed at both dairy and...
N.Ireland
Appeals for info after 2 artificial insemination tanks stolen in Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it is appealing for witnesses and information in connection with the...
Rural Life
Focus: West Cork AI technician - 'going abroad... for 30 mins'
An artificial insemination (AI) technician with Munster Bovine, Connie O’Driscoll provides a unique service for farmers in Co. Cork. While...
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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
Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland
Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.’s semen sales into the dairy sector, and...
Dairy Technical
59% sexed semen pregnancy rate on Irish dairy farms
The overall pregnancy rate for sexed semen on Irish dairy farms is now at 59%, compared with conventional artificial insemination...
Agri-Business
Eurogene appoints new national sales manager
Eurogene AI Services has today (Tuesday, May 2) announced the appointment of Eamonn Coleman as its new national sales manager....
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Components driving bull selection
The breeding season is approaching on farms, with most dairy farmers having completed the selection of their bull teams. Considering...
Beef
Table: Top 10 AI sires used on Irish suckler cows in 2022
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) recently released a table showing the top 10 artificial insemination (AI) sires used on...
Beef News
Photos: Scheme-eligible suckler stock at Ballina breeding event
Dovea Genetics hosted a beef breeding event at Mayo Sligo Livestock Mart in Ballina, Co. Mayo on Thursday evening (March...
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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 News
Arthur Bredin returns to breeding industry with Bullwise
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 essential in meeting climate change targets - CEO
Animal breeding programmes will be at the core of agriculture’s efforts to meet its climate change targets over the next...
Dairy News
Ireland's second sexed semen lab now operational
Ireland now has a second sexed semen lab, which is based in the national cattle breeding centre (NCBC) lab in...
Dairy News
New partnership to result in more Irish bull genetics on farms in GB
The British artificial insemination (AI) company Genus ABS has announced a partnership with Ireland Genetics, also known as the National...