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.

Sheep
National Sheep Welfare Scheme: reader queries answered
Darren Carty
The Department of Agriculture has answered important queries which are not addressed in the scheme's terms and conditions.
National Sheep Welfare Scheme: reader queries answered
 
 
IFA demands urgent intervention as sheep kills increase
Sheep
IFA demands urgent intervention as sheep kills increase
Organic farmers eligible for new sheep welfare scheme
Sheep
Organic farmers eligible for new sheep welfare scheme
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Machinery
Tama brings new ‘plastic-type netting’ concept to the market
Sheep
Schemes update: applying for the 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
AHDB revises 2024 UK lamb production outlook
Darren Carty
AHDB revises 2024 UK lamb production outlook
Higher numbers of ewe hoggets being slaughtered and a reduction in the breeding ewe flock has led to revised production figures.
Sheep Trends: hoggets and lambs up 20c/kg to 30c/kg
Darren Carty
Sheep Trends: hoggets and lambs up 20c/kg to 30c/kg
There has also been some upward movement in carcase weights, with the two Irish Country Meats plants increasing their carcase weight limit to 21kg.
GRASS & FEEDING
Early lactation feeding advice for all situations
Darren Carty
Early lactation feeding advice for all situations
The continued inclement weather is creating many challenges for flocks lambing, with grass reserves being depleted fast on many farms, where it was impossible to get slurry or fertiliser applied.
Prioritising fertiliser to get grass moving
Darren Carty
Prioritising fertiliser to get grass moving
Above normal winter temperatures supported relatively positive winter grass growth but fertiliser will now be required to drive on spring grass growth.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Tullamore Show launch the next generation into the limelight
Shanon Kinahan
Tullamore Show launch the next generation into the limelight
Adam Woods reports from a Tullamore Show launch training day held in Tullamore Mart over the weekend.
Department signals earlier risk of nematodirus
Darren Carty
Department signals earlier risk of nematodirus
Peak hatching will generally occur at the end of March in Munster and south Leinster and in the early days of April in the midlands and northern half of the country.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Turnout two months behind on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods
Turnout two months behind on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods has the latest from Tullamore Farm, the Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep demonstration farm in Co Offaly.
Fields beginning to dry as rainfall eases
Conor Kehoe
Fields beginning to dry as rainfall eases
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Dublin and Laois as final preparations are made for spring planting.
A journey into ‘silvoarable’ farming in Co Carlow
Brendan Dunford
A journey into ‘silvoarable’ farming in Co Carlow
Jack Browne’s vision for his farm, and his courage and conviction in realising it, offers a terrific learning experience for a future where innovation, diversification and adaptation will be crucial.
Decent winter crops but fields remain saturated
Conor Kehoe
Decent winter crops but fields remain saturated
This week, Conor Kehoe chats to farmers in Waterford, Meath, and Kilkenny as they hope for an improvement in the weather.
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.
Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®SPONSORED
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.
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chainSPONSORED
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chain
If not palm, then what? Understanding the complex story of sustainable palm and the vital role it plays in supporting global conservation efforts, local economies and the dairy supply chain.
'Everything is connected': protecting future generations with farming techniquesSPONSORED
'Everything is connected': protecting future generations with farming techniques
Rising temperatures, endless droughts and devastating floods – an unrelenting cycle of extreme weather is pushing communities in Malawi into deadly hunger.
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