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IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

It would bring total direct support to €35/ewe, when combined with the Sheep Improvement Scheme.

NEWS 1 October 2026

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

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TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

NEWS 30 September 2026

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

NEWS 28 September 2026

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Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury

Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury

The postmortem found damage and swelling in the lamb’s mouth, throat and oesophagus.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

The original closing date for slurry spreading on 1 October has been extended by one week in response to exceptional weather conditions.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Cattle kill decline slows but remains 5.4% behind 2025

Cattle kill decline slows but remains 5.4% behind 2025

In the first eight months of 2026, the cattle and sheep kills are behind 2025 levels, while the pig kill is up.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Factory agents try to resist sheep price climb

Factory agents try to resist sheep price climb

Factory agents are struggling to get the required number of lambs and cattle to satisfy demand and are using mart sales to try and boost throughput.

NEWS 18 September 2026

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

Dean McAuley took the reserve world champion title of the singles competition and James McCloskey followed his lead, being crowned reserve world champion in the brace (two dogs) competition.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 September 2026

Bluetongue confirmed in dead ram on Wexford farm as spread escalates

Bluetongue confirmed in dead ram on Wexford farm as spread escalates

The bluetongue case is the first to be confirmed in a sheep in Ireland.

NEWS 18 September 2026

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

The €1,000 mark was exceeded on two occasions for ram lambs, while there was a steady trade for ewe lambs and hoggets, that averaged at €210 and €311, respectively.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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