Sheep Welfare Scheme

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

Measures relating to fuel supports, flat rate VAT, succession farm partnerships, VAT on non-oral respiratory vaccines, TB valuation ceilings, TAMS and tillage were made in Budget 2027.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

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Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

NEWS 7 October 2026

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

NEWS 6 October 2026

€22m funding for 2027 National Sheep Welfare Scheme

€22m funding for 2027 National Sheep Welfare Scheme

€22m funding for 2027 National Sheep Welfare Scheme

NEWS 6 October 2026

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

NEWS 1 October 2026

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Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

The bluetongue vaccine is safe to use at any time of the year but for best practice management vets are recommending administering before the start of the breeding season.

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

Farmers completing budgets on whether to buy or sell store lambs are being advised by Teagasc to use realistic performance figures.

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

The drought in the east of the country is affecting store lamb trade as these farmers do not have enough grass to buy in stores.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Sheep Management: worm control, SIS meal feeding, BCS records and diary dates

Sheep Management: worm control, SIS meal feeding, BCS records and diary dates

Lambs could possibly face a significant spike in worm burdens with rainfall triggering a mass hatch of eggs after a period of high temperatures and no rainfall.

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

The IFA’s began its pre-Budget campaign ahead of Budget 2027 in Dublin on Wednesday, with the presentation of the association’s budget submission to members of the Oireachtas.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Listen: new project looks at opportunities for wool

Listen: new project looks at opportunities for wool

Hannah Furlong chats with some of the researchers at the agriculture and land use conference run by Teagasc.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Sheep Management: BCS, weaning decisions and Teagasc conference

Sheep Management: BCS, weaning decisions and Teagasc conference

With weaning approaching in mid-season lambing flocks it is important to take steps to have good-quality grass available to limit any setback in performance.

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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