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Sheep farming news from the Irish Farmers Journal

All the latest sheep farming news from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the sheep farming sector.

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Sheep prices: more price pressure on the trade

Irish sheep dog sells for over €11,000

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350 farmers yet to complete SWS task

The department have written to farmers who have yet to submit the required faecal egg samples.

By Darren Carty on 05 October 2017

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European Commission clears ABP/Linden deal

The European Commission “unconditionally” cleared ABP’s deal to take control of Linden Foods last Friday.

By Patrick Donohoe on 02 October 2017

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In pictures: big demand for ewe lambs in Macroom

There was a larger number of sheep for sale than usually expected in Macroom Mart. Tommy Moyles reports.

By Tommy Moyles on 26 September 2017

Watch: the Irish Farmers Journal's livestock demo at Ploughing 2017

From 2pm, watch the livestock demonstration hosted by the Irish Farmers Journal livestock team, Bord Bia and ICBF.

By Farmers Journal on 21 September 2017

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Controlled burning of upland vegetation

Farmers are now permitted to burn upland vegetation until the end of February.

By William Conlon on 14 September 2017

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Lamb quotes pulled by 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Lamb prices have fallen by 20c/kg to 40c/kg in the last three weeks with IFA sheep chair calling on the minister and the Government to take action on the sterling exchange rate collapse.

By Darren Carty on 07 September 2017

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Wool prices remain under pressure

There is no change to wool prices, with poor demand from the Chinese market still casting a shadow over the trade.

By Darren Carty on 07 September 2017

Teagasc recruiting new sheep BETTER farm participants

Are you interested in gaining the latest advice and developing your sheep farm? If so, Teagasc could have the perfect opportunity for you.

By Darren Carty on 27 September 2017

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Best suckler farms make three times more profit than average

That is the case for suckler and beef finishing farms and sheep farms, according to Teagasc e-Profit Monitor data.

By Paul Mooney on 31 August 2017

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New beef and lamb QA scheme detailed on Wexford farm

A crowd of over 400 people attended the Bord Bia and Teagasc Quality Assurance event in Wexford on Thursday afternoon.

By Daniel McPartlin on 25 August 2017

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Growing Muslim demand drives sheep trade

Live exporters are busy sourcing lambs for the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival with factories also taking advantage of increased demand.

By Darren Carty on 24 August 2017

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Farmer Writes: choosing replacement ewes by data

Brian Nicholson is busy deciding which of which ewe lambs will make the grade as replacements.

By Brian Nicholson on 10 August 2017

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