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Most new diseases walk in the front gate

The greatest risk of new diseases entering a flock is via purchased animals carrying diseases that are not present in the flock.

SHEEP BREEDING 19 July 2026

Most new diseases walk in the front gate

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Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

SHEEP BREEDING 19 July 2026

Five-star rams deliver time and time again

Five-star rams deliver time and time again

SHEEP BREEDING 18 July 2026

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

SHEEP BREEDING 18 July 2026

Pushing performance from hill sheep flocks

Pushing performance from hill sheep flocks

Pushing performance from hill sheep flocks

SHEEP BREEDING 18 July 2026

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Address ewe body condition to lift performance

Address ewe body condition to lift performance

Frank Campion, Teagasc outlines how addressing ewe condition has led to an increase in performance on farms in the Teagasc BETTER farm sheep programme.

SHEEP BREEDING 12 July 2026

Sheep breeding: getting the most from every ewe

Sheep breeding: getting the most from every ewe

Focusing on the basic principles such as addressing ewe condition, having rams in prime condition at mating and selecting replacements with good breeding potential can deliver big benefits

SHEEP BREEDING 12 July 2026

Ensure rams are ready for early lamb production

Ensure rams are ready for early lamb production

The hot weather of recent times could have negative short-term implications on ram fertility.

SHEEP BREEDING 12 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to tops of €3,440 in Raphoe Mart

Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to tops of €3,440 in Raphoe Mart

In this week's general cattle sale, cull cows topped the trade at €3,440, with keen demand for all types of cattle, with top-quality store cattle crossing €4/kg.

MARKETS 12 July 2026

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley varieties are reaching high standards and there is plenty of choice for growers.

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Martin Merrick looks at some of the tasks and areas most associated with injuries and deaths on Irish farms, and how best we can reduce risks before they arise.

FARM SAFETY 12 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer is the newest variety of beans to enter the Irish market. It comes from the same breeder as Lynx.

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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