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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

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

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In-lamb ewes sell to £280 in Ballymena

In-lamb ewes sell to £280 in Ballymena

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

NEWS 6 February 2026

My Farming Week: Tom Cox, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

My Farming Week: Tom Cox, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

My Farming Week: Tom Cox, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

NEWS 28 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

MARKETS 7 January 2026

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Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

It is a good opportunity over longer evenings to take some time to ensure animal identification records are up to speed.

MANAGEMENT 29 August 2025

Weaning plans on Tullamore Farm

Weaning plans on Tullamore Farm

Shaun Diver has the latest update of what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm.

BREEDING & HEALTH 29 August 2025

Tullamore Farm: rams getting ready for busy few weeks

Tullamore Farm: rams getting ready for busy few weeks

Shaun Diver has the latest update of what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm.

MANAGEMENT 29 August 2025

Camera at the Mart: good clearance at Macroom breeding sale

Camera at the Mart: good clearance at Macroom breeding sale

The recent addition of evening sheep breeding sales to Macroom Mart's autumn schedule is proving popular with both buyers and sellers. Tommy Moyles reports from the final sale of the season.

MARKETS 29 August 2025

Phenomenal demand for Cheviot sheep

Phenomenal demand for Cheviot sheep

Demand outstripped supplies in three sales held in Blessington, Cooley Peninsula and Donegal, with prices hitting over €400/head on numerous occasions

MARKETS 29 August 2025

Greyface ewe lambs sell to £370 at Aghanloo

Greyface ewe lambs sell to £370 at Aghanloo

The recent dip in fat lamb prices seems to have had no impact on the breeding sheep trade.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 August 2025

Farm Tech Talk: breeding sheep prices, milk prices and setting grain prices

Farm Tech Talk: breeding sheep prices, milk prices and setting grain prices

Emer Murphy from ESB Networks is this week's special guest on Farm Tech Talk. She talks about safety concerns during farm construction.

NEWS 29 August 2025

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Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

If you are looking to tighten your calving pattern, take a page from the Hession brothers outside Tuam, Co Galway.

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

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