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CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

A 20% plus cut in the CAP budget for the period 2028-2034 will as it stands lead to cuts to area-based payments while there is currently no system to continue with payment entitlements

LAND REPORT 8 February 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

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Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

NEWS 6 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: fatstock fever as 320 cattle top €3,000 in Carnew

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

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Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Farmers discussions are currently centred on the bluetongue virus, weather and sheep prices but sight must not be lost of preparations for lambing

LAMBING 31 January 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

There is some stability in the trade this week following two weeks of prices falling by 10c/kg weekly, but demand remains relatively weak.

MARKETS 31 January 2026

Sheep mart prices: stores providing best positives

Sheep mart prices: stores providing best positives

A quick look at corresponding sales in 2025 shows finished lamb prices topping €200/head – a far cry for the current prices of €170 to €180/head.

MARKETS 31 January 2026

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Hygiene and nutrition are critical factors where turnout of ewes and young lambs is delayed due to inclement weather and poor ground conditions.

MANAGEMENT 31 January 2026

Feeding levels need to be precise

Feeding levels need to be precise

Outwintered ewes are particularly at risk of losing body condition given recent harsh weather and require sufficient feeding

LAMBING 31 January 2026

Price jumps 7.6% at British Wool auction

Price jumps 7.6% at British Wool auction

Demand exceeded supply for an offering of 1,125t of wool, with a 100% clearance rate and an average greasy wool price of £1.35/kg (€1.55/kg).

MARKETS 31 January 2026

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

A continued decline in cattle availability combined with cheap grain and high beef price is encouraging feeders to bring cattle to heavier carcase weights.

MARKETS 31 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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