Holstein Friesian

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

Keeping busy at home on the farm has been a coping mechanism for north Tipperary farmer Padraig Brennan who lost his father Patrick unexpectedly to sepsis just nine months ago.

NEWS 11 February 2026

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

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Hallow hunting for more national titles

Hallow hunting for more national titles

PEDIGREE 30 December 2025

My Farming Week: Derrick Forde, Cahermorris, Corrandulla, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Derrick Forde, Cahermorris, Corrandulla, Co Galway

NEWS 17 December 2025

IHFA to further assess the GenÉireann plan

IHFA to further assess the GenÉireann plan

IHFA to further assess the GenÉireann plan

NEWS 3 December 2025

IHFA rift deepens ahead of EGM

IHFA rift deepens ahead of EGM

IHFA rift deepens ahead of EGM

NEWS 16 November 2025

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'Nucleus herd' proposals blasted by IHFA rebels

'Nucleus herd' proposals blasted by IHFA rebels

An extraordinary general meeting of the IHFA is to be called to discuss the GenEireann project.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Cows taking a grass taste test in Tyrone

Cows taking a grass taste test in Tyrone

The Ulster Grassland Society visited the David Hunter's farm in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 September 2025

My Farming Week: Michael Ryan, Lisheen, Moyne, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Michael Ryan, Lisheen, Moyne, Co Tipperary

Michael Ryan from Lisheen gives an overview of the family's focus on breeding, milk quality and managing cows at grass before closing.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Holstein-Friesian EGM to thrash out nucleus herd differences

Holstein-Friesian EGM to thrash out nucleus herd differences

The calls for an EGM were prompted by moves at a recent board meeting to assess the potential of the IHFA establishing an IVF nucleus herd.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Triumph for Twizzle in Millstreet

Triumph for Twizzle in Millstreet

Wexford-based Hallow Holsteins claimed the 43rd AXA National Dairy Show Championship title with Hallow Octain Twizzle ET EX93, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 12 September 2025

Ripping trade at Radney dairy sale

Ripping trade at Radney dairy sale

A full clearance along with a top price of €7,000 was achieved at Saturday's Radney Proven Protein sale.

PEDIGREE 12 September 2025

Autumn update from the Irish Holstein Friesian Association

Autumn update from the Irish Holstein Friesian Association

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has enjoyed a successful and vibrant summer campaign promoting the Holstein Friesian breed at many events throughout the country, writes Nevan McKiernan.

NEWS 12 September 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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