Sheep breeding

Why subsidy became a dirty word in New Zealand

Nuffield scholar Nick Cotter details his two weeks in New Zealand, learning how the country came to a zero subsidy system and is now combatting rapidly rising multi-active anthelmintic resistance.

FEATURE 9 July 2025

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41% of Australian sheep farmers plan to reduce ewe numbers

41% of Australian sheep farmers plan to reduce ewe numbers

NEWS 28 June 2025

Sheep farmers sought for survey

Sheep farmers sought for survey

NEWS 18 June 2025

Sheep 2025 - an opportunity to showcase the sector

Sheep 2025 - an opportunity to showcase the sector

Sheep 2025 - an opportunity to showcase the sector

NEWS 11 June 2025

Ewe numbers fall by 94,477 head or 3.7% in 2024

Ewe numbers fall by 94,477 head or 3.7% in 2024

Ewe numbers fall by 94,477 head or 3.7% in 2024

NEWS 26 April 2025

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CSP dairy-beef scheme to open again in April

CSP dairy-beef scheme to open again in April

There will be an opportunity for dairy farmers who did not participate in the scheme in 2024 to join and participate in 2025.

MANAGEMENT 27 November 2024

12% increase in LambPlus participation in 2025

12% increase in LambPlus participation in 2025

The increase of approximately 200 flocks brings total participation to approximately 1,650 flocks, with Donegal leading the way with 14%.

NEWS 27 November 2024

Editorial: hill sheep breeding plans

Editorial: hill sheep breeding plans

We are hearing increased concerns from hill sheep farmers about discussions on rewetting plans taking place behind closed doors.

VIEWPOINTS 27 November 2024

Blueprint revealed for hill sheep breeding programme

Blueprint revealed for hill sheep breeding programme

The blueprint for an improvement in genetic gain, developed by Sheep Ireland and Abacus Bio, has a target of delivering almost €10m in economic benefit over the next 15 years.

NEWS 27 November 2024

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Shaun Diver takes a look at what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.

MANAGEMENT 27 November 2024

Teagasc leading sustainable sheep breeding project

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.

NEWS 27 November 2024

Sheep Management: post-breeding management, external parasites and CLP.

Sheep Management: post-breeding management, external parasites and CLP.

It is worthwhile when removing rams to also assess ewe condition, and to segregate any ewes which would benefit from preferential treatment.

MANAGEMENT 27 November 2024

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Netherlands a key market for Irish exports

Phelim O’Neill talks to Laura Crowley, who heads the Bord Bia office in the Netherlands and has lived in the country for 20 years, to find out why and how the Dutch market matters for Irish farmers.

Netherlands a key market for Irish exports

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