About Us
Who We Are
Soluna is the powerhouse behind Ireland’s national cattle breeding programme, jointly owned by Munster Bovine and Progressive Genetics. Solnua is our brand for exporting to countries outside of Ireland.
Our focus is simple: helping farmers breed herds that are profitable, resilient, and climate-smart, generation after generation.
We are Ireland’s largest and most trusted Genetics Organisation
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Our Story
More than 20 years ago, Munster Bovine and Progressive Genetics joined forces to build Ireland’s first truly national breeding programme (NCBC). Their farmer-owned co-operatives brought:
- The combined expertise of Ireland’s most trusted farm service providers.
- A breeding programme proven in grass-based systems.
- Farmers at the centre, shaping breeding goals and sharing the progress.
From the very start, the goal was to deliver genetics that balance profitability, performance, and sustainability.
Every decision starts and ends with the farmer.
Farmers at the Centre
Munster Bovine and Progressive Genetics are the farmer’s voice for Solnua Breeding Programmes. Jointly we are 100% Irish Farmer owned.
- Munster Bovine serves the south and southwest, with deep expertise in grass-based dairying and on farm advice.
- Progressive Genetics serves the midlands, east, and north, combining breeding advice with on-farm support.
Their teams work with farmers daily — planning matings, delivering AI services, and ensuring the right sires are used in the right herds. This keeps our programme grounded, practical, and farmer-led.
The Science Behind Our Success
At the core of Solnua is Ireland’s largest breeding programme — and one of the most advanced in the world.
Every sire is backed by:
- Millions of records through ICBF — the most comprehensive independent cattle database globally.
- Rigorous selection — only the very best progress.
- Independent validation — proven on Irish farms, not just on paper.
Our focus traits — fertility, efficiency, profitability, and emissions reduction — give Irish farmers a competitive edge, and international farmers a proven model for sustainable success.
Our Purpose
Solnua — where scale meets science, sustainability drives progress, and farmers remain at the centre.
Over two decades, this structure has delivered:
- Shorter calving intervals
- Improved fertility
- Higher milk solids
- More valuable beef calves from dairy herds
- Measurable sustainability gains for Irish agriculture