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Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

On this week’s podcast, Hannah Furlong interviews Stephen Fagan to discuss his journey in ag tech, his passion for start-ups and the importance of innovation in agriculture today.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

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Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

NEWS 6 May 2026

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

Sheep Trends: hogget quotes cut by 10c/kg more

Sheep Trends: hogget quotes cut by 10c/kg more

Sheep Trends: hogget quotes cut by 10c/kg more

MARKETS 6 May 2026

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Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

Numbers have reduced significantly, with mart managers reporting a high percentage of lots containing a small number of sheep and a big variation in quality.

MARKETS 3 May 2026

Sheep management: creep feeding and potential hogget price deductions

Sheep management: creep feeding and potential hogget price deductions

Creep feeding can have a role to play in some production systems but it should not be used to simply compensate for poor grass management

MANAGEMENT 3 May 2026

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

Ulster Wool announced this week that the average payment for the 2025 wool season clip will be 68p/kg (79c/kg), a 70% or 28p/kg (32c/kg) increase on last year’s prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 May 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 3 May 2026

Sheep kill falls to just 31,636 head

Sheep kill falls to just 31,636 head

The kill is running 5,226 head lower than the previous week and over 9,200 head lower than the corresponding week in 2025.

MARKETS 3 May 2026

Sheep price update: week starting in steady manner

Sheep price update: week starting in steady manner

Base quotes for hoggets remain at €9.30/kg, while quotes for spring lambs are around €10/kg for quality assured lambs.

MARKETS 3 May 2026

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

Nevan McKiernan outlines some of the key steps in preparing animals for summer shows.

PEDIGREE 3 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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