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Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Farmers are well accustomed to the disease risks from ticks in their sheep but the HSE is also highlighting people to be cognisant of the risks of tick bites and lyme disease

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

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OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

NEWS 23 April 2026

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Lismore estate rental row takes a strange twist

Lismore estate rental row takes a strange twist

Local farmers looking for answers as to why sheep were brought onto the Knockmealdown commonage and away again on the same evening, as the row over rent with the Duke of Devonshire takes a twist.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager

Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager

Just 60% of Irish lamb is quality assured, well below the 90-95% of beef, which qualifies for the quality standard.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Hill farmers facing massive sheep dip disposal costs

Hill farmers facing massive sheep dip disposal costs

Sheep dip is a veterinary product until it is used, at which point it becomes a hazardous product.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Connemara sheep farmer Brendan Joyce said that farmers will 'continue to deliver the sheep if the price is right'.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Farmers attending last week’s Teagasc hill sheep conference heard about improved market dynamics for light hill lambs, but were told that the optimum outlet remains for heavier carcases.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

O'Mara declines to comment on Teagasc's intentions around Leenane farm

O'Mara declines to comment on Teagasc's intentions around Leenane farm

A 687ac property outside Leenane which was once leased by Teagasc is currently for sale by private treaty.

NEWS 18 February 2026

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

LambPlus membership increase by 4% to 1,715 flocks

The Texel breed remains the dominant breed type accounting for almost 25% of all flocks participating in the programme.

NEWS 18 February 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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