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Job Vacancy: Business Support Administrator
LIC Ireland has a part-time role (three days p/w) available based in Cahir, Co Tipperary.
NZ genetic base cow update
From 20 June 2025, NZ Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base cow from a 2005 to a 2015 animal, aligning with international best...
LIC appoints James Simpson as General Manager for Europe
Leading agritech and herd improvement co-operative, Livestock Improvement Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of James Simpson as General Manager for Europe.
The Dairy Trail podcast: Young farmer calving down 170 Jersey-cross cows
Our very own Eoin Kennedy, breeding advisor for Midlands and West regions, joined The Dairy Trail podcast on Agriland this week. Tune in as he...
How NZ Friesians drive success on Tipperary farm
High solids, excellent fertility, robust cows, and efficient grazers – these are the qualities that tipperary farmers Martin Kinane says New Zealand Friesians bring to...
Preparing Future Leaders in Ireland’s Agri-Food Sector
Frank Buckley, Professor of Agricultural Science and Academic Director CK412, describes how the unique curriculum of Agricultural Science at University College Cork (UCC) equips students...
What makes the ideal cow?
Delving deeper into the importance of production efficiency and what really makes the ideal cow.
Crossbreeding strategies and efficient farm management drive success
Twelve years of crossbreeding are paying handsome dividends for the Breen family who farm in Emly, Co Tipperary. The farm’s 260 Jersey crosses are performing...
