N.Ireland
Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians
The lack of recognition for agriculture on the part of political parties in the UK has been highlighted by a...
Genomics
Sheep
Sheep Ireland publishes first 2024 genomic evaluation
The first evaluation of this year with the 2024-born lambs included, has recently been published by Sheep Ireland. The first...
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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 Technical
EBI update to stop overinflated fertility indexes
The latest update to the economic breeding index (EBI) will be available from November 28, 2023, and will see changes...
Sheep
Genomics will 'revolutionise' performance in sheep sector
The science of genomics is set to revolutionise the pace at which genetic improvement can be secured within the sheep...
Tillage
Genomics drives development of new barley breeding programme
A combination of genomics and the sourcing of Europe’s best genetic materials is driving a unique barley breeding programme for...
Dairy Technical
Genotyping of national herd will have a number of benefits
The interest in genotyping animals has increased in Ireland, with it having a number of benefits to farmers and the...
Dairy
Semex to launch genetic index for low methane traits
International livestock genetics company Semex has announced that it will launch a breeding index to help farmers reduce the methane...
Sheep News
Sheep Ireland – sustainable genetic gain
The myriad sources of data now available to Sheep Ireland is allowing the organisation to achieve the role it was...
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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...
Beef Technical
Stabiliser cattle breeder commits to genomic EBVs
The Stabiliser Cattle Company (SCC) has confirmed that, in future, all animals sold at official sales will have their Genomic...
Dairy
ICBF reveals EBI changes in October 2020 evaluation
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has implemented a change in how genomics is blended with parental average to calculate...
Dairy
Possibility of 'improving the accuracy of genomic evaluations'
New research – completed by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) – revealed that the accuracy of genomic evaluations could...
Tillage
Scientists finally crack the code of the wheat genome
The notoriously difficult wheat genome – the genetic blueprint of the plant – has finally been cracked by a leading...
Dairy
'Genomic bulls deliver production and fertility'
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation recently outlined how genomically-selected bulls perform in relation to daughter-proven bulls. On average, the ICBF...
Sheep
'Sheep genomic testing too important to let fall by the wayside'
As part of the OVIGEN sheep genomics research project, over 13,000 pedigree sheep had genomic evaluations completed since 2014. Sheep...
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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
Dairy focus: Breaking rock, turning bog and producing 550kg of solids in Co. Cork
Farming near Kilnamartyra, Co. Cork, Andrew Dineen has grown his herd from 70 to 102 cows. At the same time,...
Dairy
Advice on genomic bull teams changes
The advice offered to farmers when it comes to selecting genomic bulls to breed the next generation of replacements is...
Dairy
Lessons learned from genomic breeding in New Zealand
In the coming weeks, Irish dairy farmers will be sitting down to select sires to breed the next generation of...
Beef
Only hours left to submit Genomics scheme applications
Farmers have just hours left to submit an application to the second tranche of the Beef Data and Genomics Programme...