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Patrick Blake appointed managing director of Ornua Foods UK and Europe

New appointment comes following Simon Ball’s decision to step down from the role at Ornua.

NEWS 9 February 2026

Patrick Blake appointed managing director of Ornua Foods UK and Europe

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Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

PEDIGREE 9 February 2026

Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

NEWS 8 February 2026

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

NEWS 6 February 2026

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

PEDIGREE 3 February 2026

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Hartley family marks 30 years of breeding with a sale topper in Carlisle

Hartley family marks 30 years of breeding with a sale topper in Carlisle

British Blue bulls sold to a high of 17,000gns at the British Blue Cattle Society's special show and sale in Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on last Wednesday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

Charolais bull sells for five-figure sum in private deal

Charolais bull sells for five-figure sum in private deal

Leitrim breeder Jon Regan has confirmed the sale of the Charolais bull Liscally Abracadabra for €20,000 to a herd in the UK, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

The Dairygold cheese business in the UK is based at Crewe and Leeds, and is included in the cost-cutting measures at the co-op.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Are you licensed to walk that pig?

Are you licensed to walk that pig?

To walk your pet pig, you need an APHA walking licence with a pre-approved route, renewed yearly – APHA.

DEALER 21 January 2026

Have you parasitic weeds on your farm? Could they be imported?

Have you parasitic weeds on your farm? Could they be imported?

Parasitic weeds attach to other plants and take away their nutrients. They are a biosecurity risk and could impact tillage crops.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

Nevan McKiernan speaks to some of the Irish Simmental breeders whose cattle have bred champions and high-sellers in the UK in recent years.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make

Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make

There are many factors impacting the build up of resistance to glyphosate so a plan is needed to keep on top of good weed control.

CROPS 21 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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