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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 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

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Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

NEWS 17 May 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

NEWS 17 May 2026

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

NEWS 16 May 2026

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Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Each year the Department’s Regional Veterinary Laboratories report mortality linked to dosing gun injuries while incorrect injecting practices and poor handling can lead to carcase damage

SHEEP HANDLING 15 May 2026

Agri jobs: workers needed for Kilkenny dairy farm

Agri jobs: workers needed for Kilkenny dairy farm

In the sector this week, there are opportunities for dairy farm workers in Co Kilkenny and maintenance technicians at a meat factory in Co Cork.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Day three of Balmoral Show proved an incredible one for the Limousin breed, winning the supreme beef interbreed and the overall junior beef interbreed championships, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 15 May 2026

The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

After a slow start to spring, a fall in soil temperatures over the last few days has done little to abate a lackluster growth season so far.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Despite challenging prices for factory-fit cattle, the weanling trade in Gortatlea Mart lit up on Wednesday evening, with exceptional demand from exporters. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 15 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

This week, Farm Tech Talk is live from the 2026 Balmoral Show, discussing all things farming, both north and south.

PODCAST 15 May 2026

Watch: continental stores cross €5/kg, while beef cattle are back in Kilkenny

Watch: continental stores cross €5/kg, while beef cattle are back in Kilkenny

Thursday's sale in Kilkenny Mart saw trade hold for store cattle, while beef-type cattle are back, with only top-end continental beef bullocks crossing €4/kg.

MARTS 15 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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