Dipping

Watch the safety checks to make before dipping sheep

Darren Carty talks through the important health and safety measures farmers need to take when dealing with chemicals for sheep dipping.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Watch the safety checks to make before dipping sheep

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How to prepare for a local authority inspection

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Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

BUILDINGS 2 September 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

NEWS 28 July 2026

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Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

Teagasc have updated their store lamb finishing calculator with the programme a useful aid in determining in most suitable type of lamb to purchase or in making decisions to sell lambs

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

The risk of blowfly strike has been low to date due to lower temperatures but this could quickly change at this time of year.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

The farm in Leenane was leased from 1991 until 2011 by Teagasc and used as a demonstration farm for hill sheep.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

This week's notes summarise actions included in the sheep welfare scheme

MANAGEMENT 1 April 2026

Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

Dr Stewart Burgess from the Moredun Research Institute spoke to NI farmers during an online event organised by CAFRE and various industry groups last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

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