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Sheep
Sheep price update: quotes static but more life in trade
Darren Carty
Mart sales have been livelier in recent days with agents and regular sellers having more success negotiating above quoted prices.
3 July 2024 Crops
Final sprays on cereals and maize begins to recover
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Laois and Meath, as rain and warmer weather improve crop growth.
5 June 2024 Crops
Potato fungicides and applying slurry to barley
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Meath, and Dublin, as crops enjoy the recent weather conditions.
Jones and Robinson claim top accolades at Kepak sheep shearing championships
Welsh shearer Richard Jones won the All-Nations Open Final while Derry man Jack Robinson claimed the All-Ireland Open title.
3 June 2024 News
Big crowds flock to day one of Kepak sheep shearing championships
Day two shearing competitions are under way on Sunday, with elite shearers from across the globe competing and can be watched online for those who cannot attend in person.
2 June 2024 News
New Dawn in South Korea
Opening of South Korea for beef exports means that the top four beef importing countries in the world are now available for Irish beef exports
22 May 2024 News
20th FBD National Hall of Fame awards to take place in Athlone
Adam Woods has all the details of this year’s 20th National Hall of Fame awards, which will take place in Athlone on 5 May.
17 April 2024 Pedigree
20th FBD National Hall of Fame awards to take place in Athlone
Adam Woods has all the details of this year’s 20th National Hall of Fame awards, which will take place in Athlone on 5 May.
16 April 2024 Markets
Slurry from 5,000 cattle provides for well-fed crops
The Kepak farm in Co Meath is using slurry wisely to reduce artificial inputs, reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
27 March 2024 News
Food safety watchdog examines hygiene concerns at Kepak plant in Wales
Kepak said its food safety standards are independently verified, working closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) who have a daily presence onsite.
22 March 2024 News
Beef prices: trade steadies as supplies tighten
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest prices being paid for factory-fit cattle.
4 March 2024 Markets
Kepak named as title sponsor for shearing championships
The Kepak all-Ireland and all-nations sheep shearing championships will take place on Saturday and Sunday 1-2 June 2024.
3 March 2024 News