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ACRES landscape actions decision letters issuing

Current landscape action application window will remain open until 28 May.

NEWS 21 May 2026

ACRES landscape actions decision letters issuing

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122,151 BISS applications submitted

122,151 BISS applications submitted

SCHEMES 20 May 2026

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Green diesel hovers around €1.35/l

Green diesel hovers around €1.35/l

Green diesel hovers around €1.35/l

NEWS 20 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

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OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

Hill sheep farmers interested in improving flock performance are being encouraged to identify rams they think could be destined for breeding and the mothers of these.

SHEEP HANDLING 8 May 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 8 May 2026

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

In the first year of the scheme, the maximum calving interval for mature cows was 415 days and maximum age of first calving for heifers was 34 months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 May 2026

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

The figure of 107,210 applications submitted as of 11 May leaves in the region of 13,000 applications to be submitted in the final days

SCHEMES 8 May 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 8 May 2026

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

The risk of blowfly strike has been low to date due to lower temperatures but this could quickly change at this time of year.

SHEEP HANDLING 8 May 2026

Over 1,270 applications to €100m fuel scheme

Over 1,270 applications to €100m fuel scheme

The total payment each applicant will receive under the scheme will be calculated once all claims have been submitted.

SCHEMES 8 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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