Dipping

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

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

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Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

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Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions 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

Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

FARM SAFETY 22 October 2025

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Cyperguard sheep dip back in stock

Cyperguard sheep dip back in stock

Supplies of the non-organophosphate sheep dip should be back on shelves again

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 July 2025

Sheep Management: managing spent sheep dip and wormer efficacy

Sheep Management: managing spent sheep dip and wormer efficacy

With such a close spotlight on the disposal of spent sheep dip farmers need to take care to ensure it is disposed of correctly.

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

Smaller spends in TAMS can prove just as useful when it comes to animal handling. Martin Merrick outlines some items available under the scheme that won’t break the bank.

SHEEP HANDLING 9 July 2025

Sheep Management: ram effect, purchasing rams, blowfly strike and SWS BCS

Sheep Management: ram effect, purchasing rams, blowfly strike and SWS BCS

For the ram effect to work successfully ewes must be out of sight and smell of rams for at least a month pre-mating.

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

Keeping the environment and farmer health in mind with dipping facilities

Keeping the environment and farmer health in mind with dipping facilities

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 9 July 2025

NI factories cut lamb quotes again

NI factories cut lamb quotes again

This time last year, lambs were averaging 578p/kg, so current prices are more than £20/head above those levels.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

There are several areas on the farm that pose a risk of drowning: from slurry pits to dipping troughs. Martin Merrick reports.

FARM SAFETY 9 July 2025

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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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