N.Ireland
There was a large turnout of stock for Ballymena Mart’s first suckler calf show and sale of 2026, with an entry of 706 calves.
Recent months have seen average sale prices for pedigree beef and dairy cattle continue to strengthen in the UK.
As is always the case, the level of competition within the dairy rings at Castlewellan Show 2026 in Co. Down was extremely strong.
A Holstein third calver was crowned the Dairy Champion at Newry Show 2026 amid the highest ever entry of cattle for the competition.
The beef inter-breed championship at Ballymena Show 2026 was won by Crawford Brothers, with their Limousin cow, Rathkeeland Tendresse.
A striking Charolais beef heifer has won the 2025 Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS)...
A new record price has been set for a Limousin heifer sold at an official auction in Northern Ireland. The record price of 25,000gns....
The numerous beef cattle rings at Antrim Show 2024 featured high-profile, national championships...
The inter-breed sheep championship at Limavady Show 2024 was awarded to an eye-catching North...
Planning restrictions continue to stymie the growth of the pig sector in Northern Ireland,...
There was a record turnout of sheep at Fermanagh Show 2023. The event was held at its new venue,...
The Northern Ireland Limousin Cattle Club’s inaugural ‘Ladies in Red show and sale’...
Given recent trends in dairy breeding, it’s the exception – rather than the rule – for a...
There was an excellent entry of cattle and sheep for Newry Show 2023, with the general quality of...
Beef
The British Limousin Cattle Society’s recent sale in Carlisle saw a top price of 52,000gns for a...
The potential to include red clover, in tandem with hybrid ryegrass varieties, within a silage...
An outstanding Holstein cow carried the day at this year’s Ballymena Show. The event attracted a tremendous turnout of livestock.
Agri-Business
What has been described as a world-record paid has been paid at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s annual May bull sale.
