The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has confirmed it is exploring a new proposal to enhance genetic gain in the breed through IVF embryo transfer technology.

The team of scientists at LIC, the Livestock Improvement Corporation, hope to know by late next year if they can offer ...

Dairy farmers are losing too many cows to poor fertility, but good management from drying off to submission can prevent those involuntary culls. Getting the basics right, from cow condition to feed ...

Romanian agricultural company Agroserv Măriuța, owner of the Lăptăria cu Caimac brand, announced the launch of a private ...

The farmyard at Ffynnonbrodyr is a hive of activity with workmen busy constructing the shed that will house the farm’s new milking parlour.

The Irish Pure Friesian Club has launched an initiative which aims to boost genetics through a new breeding programme.

A family-run dairy farm in Gelligaer has been recognised for the quality of its herd after it was awarded 'pedigree' status.

Thursday 2nd October 2025: A good entry of 382 beef cattle continued to sell well with beef cows to 446p for 810kg at £3612. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Farming Life, you get 70% ...

Beef cows sold to 418p for a Limousin 770kg at £3218, Friesian cows to 278p for 700kg at £1946 and beef heifers to 408p for a Blonde d'Aquitaine 660kg at £2692.

A group of of concerned' Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) members have demanded transparency about the proposed ...