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Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

The weekend is set to be a windy one, with showers of rain, heavy at times, and some sunny spells.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

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Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

NEWS 8 April 2026

Sheep Management: payment numbers, SWS application and nematodirus

Sheep Management: payment numbers, SWS application and nematodirus

MANAGEMENT 8 April 2026

Weekend weather: unsettled, Storm Dave on way for Saturday

Weekend weather: unsettled, Storm Dave on way for Saturday

Weekend weather: unsettled, Storm Dave on way for Saturday

NEWS 3 April 2026

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

This week's notes summarise actions included in the sheep welfare scheme

MANAGEMENT 10 December 2025

Opening of €22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme announced

Opening of €22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme announced

Participants can now vaccinate against clostridial diseases or bluetongue virus if they select the ‘vaccination of ewes’ as one of the three mandatory measures.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

The Minister also confirmed that the actions included in the 2026 schemes would be similar to the practical measures contained in the 2025 scheme year

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 December 2025

Sheep management: SIS new entrants, marketing sheep and bluetongue vaccines

Sheep management: SIS new entrants, marketing sheep and bluetongue vaccines

The Sheep Improvement Scheme has opened to new entrants, with a deadline of 29 April 2026 to apply.

MANAGEMENT 10 December 2025

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Beef farmers in the scheme will have to choose whether to vaccinate for bluetongue or clostridial diseases or calf pneumonia.

NEWS 10 December 2025

INHFA calls for bluetongue vaccine measure to be added to welfare schemes

INHFA calls for bluetongue vaccine measure to be added to welfare schemes

The INHFA is calling on the Department to provide full financial support to cover bluetongue vaccines under both the sheep and beef welfare schemes.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Sheep Management: housing ewes, lameness control and sheep census

Sheep Management: housing ewes, lameness control and sheep census

Grass supplies have been depleted on many farms leaving little option but to introduce supplementary feeding at grass or house ewes.

MANAGEMENT 10 December 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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