Sheep Farming

Sheep

Sheep Welfare Scheme must ‘avoid any leakages’ - IFA

James Hanly

Total support payments for ewes have been increased to €25/ewe when combined with the €12/ewe Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS).

Sheep Welfare Scheme must ‘avoid any leakages’ - IFA

Beef

Industry must 'remain vigilant' for bluetongue

Sheep

More still needs to be done in Budget 2026 - INHFA

Sheep

€5/ewe payment boost in Sheep Welfare Scheme

Sheep

Connemara to host Ireland’s largest two-day sheep sale

VIDEOS

MANAGEMENT

Darren Carty

Sheep Management: health checks, temporary grazing agreements and Sheep Expo

The recent thin ewe survey carried out by the Regional Veterinary Laboratories found issues with molar teeth to be a significant cause of poor body condition.

Darren Carty

Sheep Management: Sheep Expo, ANC payments and nitrates deadlines

The event will provide the latest flock health information on bluetongue, antiparasitic and antimicrobial resistance along with valuable information on ram care to optimise their longevity.

MARKETS

Darren Carty

Sheep price update: signs of lamb supplies tightening

Reports from some agents point to fewer lambs coming on stream in recent days with many mart sales held over the weekend and on Monday recording a sharper trade.

Darren Carty

Sheep mart comment: demand for store lambs remains solid

Mart managers report farmers who fared well in finishing store lambs last season are returning with a keen appetite for lambs.

GRASS & FEEDING

Darren Carty

Trying to keep autumn grazing on track

Some farms are faced with a lower grass supply and possibly more mouths to feed with corrective options reducing the longer the year progresses.

Martin Merrick

The Grass Week: last-chance saloon for slurry

There is just a week left to get slurry spread, otherwise it will have to be held over until January or February 2025.

BREEDING & HEALTH

Rachel Gallagher

English Mule working well on large-scale lowland sheep farm

Rachel Gallagher reports from her trip to Scotland to visit the farm of Dugie Rennie.

Rachel Gallagher

Swaledale ewes at the heart of Birniehall Farm

Rachel Gallagher reports from her trip to Scotland to visit the farm of Jimmy Bell and Rachel Buckle Porter.

FARM PROGRAMMES

Conor Kehoe

Spring beans harvest finally arrives

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.

Kelsey Daly

Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary

Creating small sediment ponds is a cost-effective way to improve water quality on Barry Powell’s farm, Kelsey Daly reports.

Brendan Dunford

Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare

Semi-natural grasslands are among our most biodiverse, and threatened, habitats. Could their conservation provide an economic opportunity for farmers like John Hynes? writes Brendan Dunford

Conor Kehoe

Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Westmeath and Kilkenny, as the harvest wraps up and winter planting begins.

SPONSORED

Reducing stress on man and beast

Justin Walsh runs a one-man operation and manages a herd of 95 beef cows and heifers at the foot of the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, along with his farming business, Justin also weighs cattle for ICBF.

SPONSORED

Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exports

Ahead of the upcoming trade mission, Bord Bia Asia, Africa and Middle East manager Ciaran Gallagher examines where Vietnam and Thailand fit into Irish agri-food exports.

SPONSORED

Championing client-centric financial advice across Ireland

FDC Financial Services is proud to be part of the overall FDC Group of companies.

SPONSORED

Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo

Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.

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