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The 2027 UK lamb slaughter forecast to drop another 3%

This comes on the back of a likely 3% reduction in 2026, with numbers declining on the back of a reduced breeding ewe flock and higher losses from bluetongue.

NEWS 11 November 2026

The 2027 UK lamb slaughter forecast to drop another 3%

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More life in the market for top-quality lambs

More life in the market for top-quality lambs

NEWS 11 November 2026

Bluetongue cases rise by 42% in past week

Bluetongue cases rise by 42% in past week

NEWS 5 November 2026

ABP agrees deal to buy Welsh lamb abattoir

ABP agrees deal to buy Welsh lamb abattoir

ABP agrees deal to buy Welsh lamb abattoir

NEWS 5 November 2026

Weather supporting bounce in store lamb prices

Weather supporting bounce in store lamb prices

Weather supporting bounce in store lamb prices

NEWS 4 November 2026

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Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

The Department has proposed raising the limit farmers can be charged for fallen animal collection services in a bid to end its dispute with knackeries, which withdrew some services last Monday week.

NEWS 30 October 2026

Rams selling for up to €1,000 per head in Morocco

Rams selling for up to €1,000 per head in Morocco

Twice the population of sheep in Ireland are slaughtered for the Islamic religious festival of Eid-Al-Adha in Morocco every year, Darren Flynn* reports.

NEWS 28 October 2026

More than 40 ewes stolen from farmer in latest spate of thefts

More than 40 ewes stolen from farmer in latest spate of thefts

The Lanark-type ewes were turned into a yard and loaded up by the thieves.

NEWS 19 October 2026

Minister calls for resolution as industrial action delays farm payments

Minister calls for resolution as industrial action delays farm payments

The Minister for Agriculture has called on all unions to engage in resolving the industrial relations dispute as BISS and CRISS payments are delayed by 11 days.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

The ICSA has raised concerns about how the Government will support the farming sector without increasing the agriculture budget.

NEWS 7 October 2026

€22m funding for 2027 National Sheep Welfare Scheme

€22m funding for 2027 National Sheep Welfare Scheme

Funding is unchanged, meaning there is the potential to pay up to €13/ewe.

NEWS 6 October 2026

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

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

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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