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Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

The event taking place on Saturday 20 June includes an update on the Co-Adapt project on sustainable management of parasites and a demonstration on the Cotter Crate.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

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Calls for changes on the classification of wool by INHFA

Calls for changes on the classification of wool by INHFA

NEWS 18 June 2026

Price up 10% at final British Wool sale

Price up 10% at final British Wool sale

NEWS 17 June 2026

Listen: new project looks at opportunities for wool

Listen: new project looks at opportunities for wool

Listen: new project looks at opportunities for wool

NEWS 6 June 2026

Wool used in peatland restoration trial in Antrim

Wool used in peatland restoration trial in Antrim

Wool used in peatland restoration trial in Antrim

NEWS 2 June 2026

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1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

There is a packed programme of events on Sunday 31 May, with premier shearing competitions, a wool expo, traditional farrier demonstrations and MartBeat music concerts.

NEWS 8 April 2026

My Farming Week: Áine McColgan, Culkeeny, Malin, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Áine McColgan, Culkeeny, Malin, Co Donegal

Hailing from Donegal, Áine McColgan chats about her love for her pedigree Charolais', lambing and showing.

NEWS 8 April 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

The shearing championships take place on Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May on the grounds of Mountbellew Co-Operative Livestock Mart in Mountbellew, Co Galway.

NEWS 8 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 8 April 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

The event, which takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May in Mountbellew, Co Galway, also includes a wool exhibition.

SHEEP HANDLING 8 April 2026

'Shear Success' to be launched at Balmoral

'Shear Success' to be launched at Balmoral

A new book written by agricultural journalist Ian Harvey, is being launched at Balmoral Show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

There has been a high level of queries in particular regarding the footbathing action and the prohibited use of copper and zinc sulphate

NEWS 8 April 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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