Agri-Business
ICBF: Genotyping scheme expansion will not delay passports
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has said that expanding the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) will not delay the issuing...
ICBF
Beef
Application deadline extended for genotyping programme
The deadline for applications to the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) has been extended by an extra week to Tuesday, August 27. The...
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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...
Beef
Suckler-bred calf births approach 600,000 for 2024
Almost 600,000 (595,203) suckler-bred calves have been registered as of August 16 this year, according to latest figures from the...
Beef
Bovine Genotyping Programme re-opens for new applicants
The national bovine genotyping programme is set to be re-opened for new applicants, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Beef
Irish suckler calf births falling by over 1,300/week this year
Latest calving statistics from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) have shown that as of Friday, July 12, the total...
Beef
Pedigree Breeders Council elects new group chair
The Pedigree Breeders Council has elected a new group chair, as well as a new council representative on the board...
Environment
€1.4m for major research project on reducing GHGs in agriculture
Funding of €1.4 million is being provide to a research consortium, involving University of Galway, to pioneer greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Beef
Number of calves born in Ireland down 34,500 head
The number of calves born in Ireland to date this year has fallen by over 34,500 head, according to the...
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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
Calf registration figures approach 2 million mark
As the mid-point of the year approaches, the number of calf births that have been registered with the Irish Cattle...
Beef
Calf registrations exceed 1.8m to date in 2024 - ICBF
The number of calf registrations so far this year has now exceeded 1.8 million, according to latest available statistics from...
Beef
What weight should suckler replacement heifers be at mating?
There is often much debate round calving sucker replacement heifers at 24-months-of-age, and while it is seen as standard practice...
Beef
Table: CBV breakdown of 2023 born suckler calves by breed
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has recently published a table on its website detailing the Commercial Beef Value (CBV)...
Beef
NGP prevented over 59,000 sire-record errors this spring
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) has prevented over 59,000 incorrect sires being recorded at the registration of calves this spring,...
Beef
Beef on dairy AI usage table added to fertility report
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s (ICBF) HerdPlus has added a new beef artificial insemination (AI) usage table to its weekly...
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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...
Beef
Lower weights issue settled at ICBF meeting - Farm org
Some decisions have been finalised and “progress is being made”, following the third meeting of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation...
Agri-Business
ICBF turnover increased to €23.8m in 2023
Turnover at the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) grew to €23.8 million in 2023 – up from €15.3 million in...
Dairy
ICBF publishes 2024 active dairy bull list
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has published the active dairy bull list for 2024, detailing the top 75 bulls...
Dairy
Equal use of bulls across herd a 'critical element' in breeding - ICBF
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has said that selecting a large team of bulls, and using them equally on...