Sheep farming

The latest sheep farming news and sheep prices from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the sheep farming sector.

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Later completion dates for hill farmers in new sheep scheme
Amy Forde
The INHFA said that where a farmer avails of the later completion date, it will mean their payment under the scheme will not be paid "until the end of December or early January".
Later completion dates for hill farmers in new sheep scheme
 
 
New campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities
Sheep
New campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities
National Sheep Welfare Scheme: reader queries answered
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National Sheep Welfare Scheme: reader queries answered
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IFA demands urgent intervention as sheep kills increase
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Organic farmers eligible for new sheep welfare scheme
VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Sheep Management: chance to finally get back on track
Darren Carty
Sheep Management: chance to finally get back on track
The rate at which conditions return to normal will vary greatly depending on land type but the upturn in weather will deliver farmer and beast a well deserved break
Sheep management: new welfare scheme and managing poor weather conditions
Darren Carty
Sheep management: new welfare scheme and managing poor weather conditions
This week, management notes detail the new Sheep Welfare Scheme, dealing with the pressure of inclement weather and hoggett supplementation.
MARKETS
EU sheep flock falls by 1.45m head in 2023
Darren Carty
EU sheep flock falls by 1.45m head in 2023
The continued decline in sheep numbers is having a significant effect on production, with the latest European Commission figures showing production fell by 8.1% in January 2024.
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Phelim O'Neill
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Increased access for New Zealand dairy, beef and sheepmeat to EU markets kicks in, but at much lower levels than in its deal with the UK.
GRASS & FEEDING
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
Darren Carty
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
The introduction of the fertiliser database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
The Grass Week: heavy covers causing headaches while others struggle for supply
Martin Merrick
The Grass Week: heavy covers causing headaches while others struggle for supply
Delayed turn-out has caused for some heavy covers to hit production on farms and what to do with these will depend on individual farms.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Distinguishing between coccidiosis and nematodirus
Darren Carty
Distinguishing between coccidiosis and nematodirus
Both diseases pose a significant challenge at present, with weather providing an ideal environment for high risk in 2024.
Sheep Management: greater focus on fertiliser phosphorus allowances
Darren Carty
Sheep Management: greater focus on fertiliser phosphorus allowances
The upturn in weather and purchase of fertiliser has got more farmers talking about their phosphorus allowance, with merchants raising queries during sales.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
Conor Kehoe
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Down, Westmeath and Tipperary where farmers have been busy planting spring crops.
Searching for a model that works in Co Kerry
Brendan Dunford
Searching for a model that works in Co Kerry
Tommy Reidy’s farming journey is a case study on how being open-minded, resourceful and relevant can unlock a farm’s hidden assets and offer a pathway back to the land for young, part-time farmers.
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
Martin Merrick
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
Breeding has begun on the beef suckler herd in Tullamore, while lambs receive their first run through the handling unit.
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
Conor Kehoe
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Cork, and Galway as farmers finally get an opportunity to get fieldwork done.
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farmSPONSORED
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Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solutionSPONSORED
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solution
Due to relentless wet weather, the spring of 2024 has proven to be an extremely testing time for growers.
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Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®
VIXERAN®, a proven bacteria-based biofertiliser by Syngenta Biologicals, allows your crop to fix nitrogen (N) directly from the atmosphere. This improves nitrogen use efficiency on your farm.
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