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World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

The shearing championships take place on Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May on the grounds of Mountbellew Co-Operative Livestock Mart in Mountbellew, Co Galway.

NEWS 23 May 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

PODCAST 22 May 2026

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

NEWS 20 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

PODCAST 15 May 2026

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ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

The ICMSA's call for the next CAP to set a minimum stocking rate threshold at the equivalent of four ewes/ac has been labelled 'divisive' by the ICSA.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

The ICMSA is looking for a tenfold increase in the minimum stocking rate required to claim farm payments beyond 2027.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

While the approval rate in many TAMS III entry routes has dropped to anywhere from 10% to 60%, the farm safety entry route remained at 100% of applications being approved.

SHEEP HANDLING 6 May 2026

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

The seven-week course will focus on training the handler and the dog in unison.

SHEEP HANDLING 6 May 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

The event, which takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May in Mountbellew, Co Galway, also includes a wool exhibition.

SHEEP HANDLING 6 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

The team discuss the alarm bells sounded by fertiliser suppliers, the details of the new Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the winners and losers in the milk league.

PODCAST 6 May 2026

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

Ulster Wool announced this week that the average payment for the 2025 wool season clip will be 68p/kg (79c/kg), a 70% or 28p/kg (32c/kg) increase on last year’s prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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