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Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

Cathal Gormley previews whats on offer at this year's Suffolk Sheep Society of Ireland stand at the Ploughing.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

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Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

PEDIGREE 14 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

PLOUGHING 12 September 2026

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

NEWS 12 September 2026

Three days of shearing action lined up for the Ploughing

Three days of shearing action lined up for the Ploughing

Three days of shearing action lined up for the Ploughing

NEWS 12 September 2026

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Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

There was a nice bounce in lamb prices at Macroom Mart where the impact of buyers from the southeast returning to the ringside increased competition for lambs. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

'Cases will continue to escalate and conditions are likely to peak at the end of September'.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Cathal Gormpley previews three sheep breeds that have seen a jump in popularity over the last number of years.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Cathal Gormley previews what the Texel breed will have on display in this year's NSBA sheep tunnel.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

While the trade for Suffolk-cross-Cheviot sheep was slightly back on the 2025 sale, prices paid for quality Cheviot sheep was up, with North County Cheviots meeting a flying trade.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

The entry of 4,111 sheep was up almost 1,000 head on the 2025 sale, with positive averages recorded of €268/head for hoggets and €177 for ewe lambs.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

The entry of over 220 ewe lambs averaged at over €196/head for lambs weighing an average of 36.6kg.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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