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Q&A: New sheep evaluations

The role out of new sheep evaluations launched this week and what it means for farmers is explained by Sheep Ireland’s Sean Godfrey.

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Q&A: New sheep evaluations

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New €uro-Star indexes predicted to add €35m to sheep industry

New €uro-Star indexes predicted to add €35m to sheep industry

NEWS 17 December 2025

€uro-Star economic values have been updated and carbon values are added in

€uro-Star economic values have been updated and carbon values are added in

BREEDING & HEALTH 17 December 2025

In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

In Pictures: Tullamore Farm annual heifer sale preview

MARKETS 22 October 2025

The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

The ICBF beef evaluation changes explained

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 October 2025

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Cattle breed societies react to ICBF Euro-star changes

Cattle breed societies react to ICBF Euro-star changes

Pedigree cattle breed societies give their reaction to the recent changes to Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) Euro-star indexes. Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 21 May 2025

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

How to secure €10,000 in beef scheme money this autumn

Adam Woods takes a look at some of the key requirements to make sure you receive your beef scheme payments in 2025

BREEDING & HEALTH 21 May 2025

1,150 herds on track for a hefty SCEP fine

1,150 herds on track for a hefty SCEP fine

Adam Woods has the latest on farmers currently on track to miss the 2025 SCEP target

BREEDING & HEALTH 21 May 2025

Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Beef Management: weaning, SCEP targets and closing date for Beef Welfare Scheme

Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s beef management notes.

MANAGEMENT 21 May 2025

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

The average price recorded increased by €60 per head compared to 2024, but the clearance rate fell by 10% in the largest ever sale of 570 rams entered.

PEDIGREE 21 May 2025

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

SCEP: higher star targets for year three

Farmers should note a higher requirement for four- and five-star sires and a 65% female replacement target for 31 October 2025.

AGRI-SCHEMES 21 May 2025

No sunset for sucklers in Monaghan

No sunset for sucklers in Monaghan

Adam Woods reports from a farm walk held on the farm of Wesley Browne just outside Monaghan town in Co Monaghan.

BREEDING & HEALTH 21 May 2025

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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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