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Sustainable Breeding Summit - Day one
On day one of the Sustainable Breeding Summit we find out what EBI has delivered for Irish farmers. Brought to...
Progressive Genetics
Dairy
Sustainable Breeding Summit: Series of discussions all things breeding
The Sustainable Breeding Summit produced by Agriland Media Group in conjunction with Progressive Genetics and Munster Bovine is set to...
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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
AI company launches 'calf finder' feature for beef farmers
An artificial insemination (AI) company based in Co. Meath has launched a new tool to assist beef farmers in finding...
Agri-Business
Progressive Genetics reveals new marketing appointment
Progressive Genetics has announced the appointment of a new marketing executive in the form of Matthew Halpin. An agricultural science...
Agri-Business
Progressive Genetics stalwart moves on to pastures new
There has been a changing of the guard at Progressive Genetics in recent weeks as Ross Hamilton departs the company...
Dairy Technical
Milk recording uptake increased by 18% compared to 2019
Milk recording is an important management tool used on dairy farms to identify the best performing cows, high SCC (Somatic...
Dairy Technical
Fresh semen programme expects 10% increase for 2021
The use of fresh semen has grown in popularity over the last number of years amongst dairy farmers and artificial...
Beef Technical
Blast from the past; old Simmental sires available once again
It can be exciting news for breeders when they hear that AI straws of popular old pedigree sires come back...
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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...
Agri-Business
Breeding success: Progressive Genetics strikes supply deal with Tailpainter
With breeding season just around the corner, many dairy farmers’ attentions will be turning to ensuring that heat detection is...
Agri-Business
Farmer views sought on milk pregnancy testing
Progressive Genetics is currently conducting a survey among farmers to gauge people’s views and experiences with milk pregnancy testing. A...
Dairy
VAT change leads to milk recording cost increase
Progressive Genetics has informed its milk recording customers that the price of milk recording will increase by 9% effective April...
Dairy
Thinking of using next-generation bulls for the 2021 breeding season?
With the 2021 breeding season just around the corner, Progressive Genetics recently published its G1 Dairy Sires catalogue for the...
Dairy
Progressive Genetics publishes its 2021 Dairy Sires Catalogue
The latest Progressive Genetics dairy catalogue “Dairy Sires 2021” has just gone to print, the AI firm has confirmed. The...
Dairy
New milk recording initiative launched for Lakeland Dairies suppliers
Lakeland Dairies and Progressive Genetics have come together in a new initiative to increase the number of Lakeland Dairies suppliers...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Beef
Progressive Genetics publishes new Prestige catalogues
Progressive Genetics has published its new range of Prestige Charolais, Angus and Limousin sire catalogues this week. These catalogues are...
Dairy
Going the red road: Progressive publishes 2021 coloured dairy catalogue
The latest Progressive Genetics dairy catalogue “Coloured Dairy Breeds 2021” has just gone to print, the AI firm has confirmed....
Dairy
Progressive Genetics releases new 'High-Type Sire' catalogue
Progressive Genetics has published its latest sires catalogue for dairy farmers. The ‘High Type Sires 2021’ catalogue is an addition...
Dairy
Progressive Genetics releases its new dairy and beef sire catalogues
Progressive Genetics has published its new dairy and beef catalogues ahead of the autumn/winter breeding period. The ‘Dairy Sires October...