Sheep Welfare Scheme

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 23 September 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

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Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

NEWS 19 August 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

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

MANAGEMENT 29 July 2026

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

NEWS 15 July 2026

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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 17 April 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 17 April 2026

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Farmers selecting the footbathing action have the option of using popular products including copper sulphate and zinc sulphate.

ANIMAL HEALTH 17 April 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Opening prices for lowland wool are expected to be north of 60c/kg with white scotch wool at 30c/kg to 35c/kg and block scotch wool at 15c/kg to 20c/kg

SHEEP HANDLING 17 April 2026

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Met Éireann has forecast mixed weather for the weekend, with scattered showers, some sunny and dry spells and cool temperatures.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Farmers wishing to apply for the 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme need to act fast before the deadline of 11.59pm on Friday 15 May 2026

MANAGEMENT 17 April 2026

Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

Met Éireann has forecast a largely dry weekend across the country, with some isolated showers, which will come as a relief to farmers.

NEWS 17 April 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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