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Department seeking additional bluetongue testing services

The move is in case of the event of a BTV outbreak in the country, as demand for testing may exceed existing laboratory capacity provided currently by the Irish national reference laboratory.

NEWS 18 June 2025

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Lack of confidence in pension system among low-income farmers – new study

Lack of confidence in pension system among low-income farmers – new study

NEWS 17 June 2025

Important year for genotyped ram action

Important year for genotyped ram action

AGRI-SCHEMES 16 June 2025

91% of 2024 British wool supply sold

91% of 2024 British wool supply sold

91% of 2024 British wool supply sold

NEWS 14 June 2025

Breeding spectacular with over 20 breeds exhibiting

Breeding spectacular with over 20 breeds exhibiting

Breeding spectacular with over 20 breeds exhibiting

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

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Eid al-Adha sheep kill fails to hit 50,000 head

Eid al-Adha sheep kill fails to hit 50,000 head

Throughput for the festival has been disappointing for a second year with throughput failing to hit anywhere near the highs of recent years.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Wool prices continue to disappoint

Wool prices continue to disappoint

There was a more positive tone to the trade earlier in the year with world supplies diminishing, but this has yet to materialise into a significant price increase.

NEWS 11 June 2025

All roads lead to Teagasc Athenry

All roads lead to Teagasc Athenry

The site is located in an easily accessible location with ample parking and in the heart of sheep country.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

There is a strong focus at Sheep 2025 in delivering technical information in a practical manner and encouraging greater interaction between farmers and researchers and advisers.

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

Sheep 2025: inaugural Battle of the Colleges competition

Sheep 2025: inaugural Battle of the Colleges competition

The young shepherd’s competition will see students from colleges put their skills and knowledge of sheep production to the test.

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

Final opportunity to enter ICM young farmer competition

Final opportunity to enter ICM young farmer competition

The deadline for applying for a chance to win one of four exciting prizes for five hoggets and a five-star ram is Thursday 12 June 2025.

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

Come cook with Neven in the Meat Markets Arena

Come cook with Neven in the Meat Markets Arena

In addition to cooking demonstrations from celebrity chef Neven Maguire there will also be butchery demos, opportunities to speak with processors and an update on market performance.

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

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Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

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