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13 lambs killed after their necks were ‘deliberately broken’

The incident occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning.

NEWS 15 March 2026

13 lambs killed after their necks were ‘deliberately broken’

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Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

PODCAST 13 March 2026

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

Stone clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Stone clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Stone clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

BUILDINGS 11 March 2026

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Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Farmers attending an early spring grass workshop held by Teagasc Roscommon / Longford were advised to capitalise on any opportunity to turn out stock and drive performance at a lower cost

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

New organic producer organisation launched

New organic producer organisation launched

The Western Organic Producer Organisation aims to support existing organic farmers and new entrants right along the western seaboard.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Top hoggets rise to make over €200 per head this week

Top hoggets rise to make over €200 per head this week

The live trade has increased to an even greater degree, with prices running well ahead of factory quotes.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

Projected nitrates production from sheep is now part of the new facility on MyAgFood.ie where farmers can track stocking rate compliance.

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Sheep trends: top prices hitting €8.50/kg plus

Sheep trends: top prices hitting €8.50/kg plus

The dead trade is struggling to keep pace with the live trade with prices paid in mart sales requiring returns of €9/kg plus or significantly higher carcase weight limits.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Sheep mart prices: top hoggets exceeding €200 per head in mart sales

Sheep mart prices: top hoggets exceeding €200 per head in mart sales

The trade has jumped mid-week with prices rising in cases by upwards of €10 to €12 per head with heavier and excellent-quality hoggets selling to €205 to €212 per head.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Irish shearers excelled among the world’s elite shearers at last week’s Golden Shears world shearing championships held n Masterton, New Zealand.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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