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Farming News: new calf boat, Kerry vote and a dog attack on Galway flock
Rachel Donovan
A potential new calf boat, next Monday's Kerry vote and a devastating dog attack on sheep in Co Galway are among this week's topics on the Farming News Podcast.
6 December 2024 News
Teagasc leading sustainable sheep breeding project
The project will be done with the support of Sheep Ireland and has received funding from the Department of Agriculture under the Green ERAHUB funding programme.
4 December 2024 Breeding & health
Artnagullion crowned Beltex flock of the year
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club flock competition awards.
Final show for the prestigious Knockcroghery Charollais flock
Rachel Gallagher reports from her interview with Declan Miley ahead of the upcoming dispersal of his award-winning Knockcroghery Charollais flock.
7 November 2024 Breeding & health
In-lamb Suffolk hits 10,500gns
Rachel Gallagher reports from The Great Bonanza female sale held in Ballymena Livestock Market.
4 November 2024 Breeding & health
In-lamb Charollais sale tops at €2,800
Rachel Gallagher reports from the Irish Charollais sheep breeders in-lamb female sale held in Tullow livestock mart.
29 October 2024 Breeding & health
Kilbride and Killeen Vendèens timed auction
Rachel Gallagher reports on the Kilbride and Killen Vendèens online timed auction.
23 October 2024 Breeding & health
Two dog attacks on Wicklow sheep farms in 48 hours
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to Peter Behan after the two separate incidents took place on Wicklow sheep farms in the space of 48 hours.
22 October 2024 News
Maedi Visna can be the TB of the sheep world
Around 100 farmers attended a joint NSA / UFU meeting on the potential threat of Maedi Visna in NI. David Wright reports
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Gortnagross flock tops Ballymena Border Leicester sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena livestock mart for the 109th annual show and sale of Border Leicesters.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
Royal shepherd wanted
King Charles is advertising for a shepherd to tend to his flock of 2,000 Aberfields at Sandringham Estate.
2 October 2024 Dealer
My Farming Week: Edward O'Callaghan, Egramush, Butlersbridge Cavan
Edward O'Callaghan farms in Cavan. He's hoping to lamb 130 ewes next year around Easter.
25 September 2024 News