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LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

The Texel breed remains the dominant breed type accounting for almost 25% of all flocks participating in the programme.

NEWS 18 February 2026

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

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Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

NEWS 22 January 2026

My Farming Week: Seamus McConnon, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

My Farming Week: Seamus McConnon, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

NEWS 7 January 2026

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

Tullamore Farm: breeding coming to an end in sheep flock

TULLAMORE FARM 28 November 2025

Cherrylea Suffolk ewe lamb sells for 9,500gns

Cherrylea Suffolk ewe lamb sells for 9,500gns

Cherrylea Suffolk ewe lamb sells for 9,500gns

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

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Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

Top genetics at annual Black Beauties sale

The sale which takes place on 8 November in Blessington Mart is offering elite Suffolk genetics from 11 top-performing flocks.

MARKETS 3 September 2025

Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Top of €4,400 at Kells Suffolks production sale

Demand was boosted by keen interest from European customers with in-lamb hogget ewes selling in the main from €1,200 to €2,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 3 September 2025

Suffolk Ewes flying high at Western Stars annual sale

Suffolk Ewes flying high at Western Stars annual sale

Trade for Ewes was booming at the 4th annual Western Stars Suffolk Sheep Sale which took place at Athenry Mart on Friday 31 October, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 September 2025

Long-standing Suffolk flock to go under the hammer

Long-standing Suffolk flock to go under the hammer

This week, Nevan McKiernan spoke with Mark Grealy, who is dispersing his highly regarded Oranmore Suffolk flock in Athenry Mart on Friday 7 November.

PEDIGREE 3 September 2025

Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

Kells Suffolk offering 60 in-lamb hoggets and ewe lambs

The on-farm sale, which takes place on Saturday 25 October, includes a guest consignment from Molloy Suffolks.

PEDIGREE 3 September 2025

Farmer whose ram was stolen urges others to be vigilant of livestock theft

Farmer whose ram was stolen urges others to be vigilant of livestock theft

Sligo-based farmer TJ Keavney said he wants to highlight the prevalence of stolen livestock following the theft of his pedigree Suffolk ram lamb in recent weeks.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Suffolk ram lambs sell to 3,500gns

Suffolk ram lambs sell to 3,500gns

Ballymena Livestock Market hosted a sale of Suffolk sheep on Monday 1 September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 September 2025

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A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

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