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From beef to dairy as Clare family grows to 226 cows

Aidan Brennan visits the Worrell farm in Clare as part of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

From beef to dairy as Clare family grows to 226 cows

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How succession helped transform the O'Gorman family farm

How succession helped transform the O'Gorman family farm

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Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

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Top 10 dairy sires used on Irish dairy cows revealed

Top 10 dairy sires used on Irish dairy cows revealed

Top 10 dairy sires used on Irish dairy cows revealed

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Cork Holstein Friesian Club launches herds competition

Cork Holstein Friesian Club launches herds competition

The annual competition recognises breeding excellence across a range of traits and categories.

PEDIGREE 25 February 2026

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Starting with just 30 dairy cows in the early 1990s, Alan McCormick has made remarkable progress in his dairying career. Now joined by his son Craig, the duo are among the top farmers in the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 February 2026

Olcastletown Mojo keeps its top spot

Olcastletown Mojo keeps its top spot

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the trends in the latest active bull list published by ICBF

SPRING AI 25 February 2026

7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

A simple study carried out by Lakeland Dairies and Teagasc is showing that higher EBI cows are generating significantly more income than their lower EBI comrades, writes Daire Cregg.

SPRING AI 25 February 2026

Another year, another breeding season

Another year, another breeding season

Aidan Brennan looks ahead at some of the key trends in the world of AI for the upcoming breeding season

SPRING AI 25 February 2026

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

The Egan family have grown cow numbers from 70 to 120 since 2015. A focus on grass, breeding and wise investment over the years is paying off for them, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: €2,945 average at New Ross dairy sale

Camera at the Mart: €2,945 average at New Ross dairy sale

The production sale from the Coolnegree and Beechlands dairy herds met with excellent demand despite the recent downturn in milk price and challenging weather.

NEWS 25 February 2026

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