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ICSA slams factory price cuts for lamb

Sheep farmers are facing huge uncertainty following price cuts for lamb this week, the ICSA sheep chair warned.

NEWS 26 June 2026

ICSA slams factory price cuts for lamb

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Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

NEWS 24 June 2026

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

NEWS 24 June 2026

Scope for member states to couple 20% of payments

Scope for member states to couple 20% of payments

Scope for member states to couple 20% of payments

NEWS 24 June 2026

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

NEWS 19 June 2026

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Northern Ireland exports 66,000 more sheep to Britain

Northern Ireland exports 66,000 more sheep to Britain

Exports to Ireland have reduced by over 50,000 head as a result of higher numbers exported to Britain.

NEWS 31 May 2026

Price up 10% at final British Wool sale

Price up 10% at final British Wool sale

The strength of the sale has set a positive tone as buying of the 2026 season wool clip ramps up.

NEWS 31 May 2026

Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Successful applicants will receive a mini-flock comprising a five-star ram and five breeding hoggets with a value of over €2,500, in addition to one-on-one advisory support and insights.

NEWS 31 May 2026

Farmer pleads guilty to theft after buying sheep with cheques that bounced

Farmer pleads guilty to theft after buying sheep with cheques that bounced

Mayo court hears that farmer received two cheques totalling €13,455 which later bounced. Anton McNulty reports.

NEWS 31 May 2026

Ivan Scott wins 2026 Shearfest open final

Ivan Scott wins 2026 Shearfest open final

The open final was an enthralling event with just two points separating the top three line-up.

NEWS 31 May 2026

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

The conference will be a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions and will run from 3pm to 9pm. The event is free and no booking is required.

NEWS 31 May 2026

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

There is a packed programme of events on Sunday 31 May, with premier shearing competitions, a wool expo, traditional farrier demonstrations and MartBeat music concerts.

NEWS 31 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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