sheep Farming

Mountbellew Agricultural College to host IGA farm walk

The free-to-attend event takes place on Thursday 27 August at 6pm and will detail performance in the prolific flock with a mid-season scanning rate of 2.45 lambs per ewe joined.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Mountbellew Agricultural College to host IGA farm walk

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Access to €1,000 grant for young sheep farmers with Dawn Meats Future Flocks

Access to €1,000 grant for young sheep farmers with Dawn Meats Future Flocks

NEWS 18 August 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

NEWS 28 July 2026

All-Ireland Young Shepherd and Shepherdess finalists

All-Ireland Young Shepherd and Shepherdess finalists

All-Ireland Young Shepherd and Shepherdess finalists

PEDIGREE 22 July 2026

Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

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Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Successful applicants will receive a mini-flock comprising a five-star ram and five breeding hoggets with a value of over €2,500, in addition to one-on-one advisory support and insights.

NEWS 27 March 2026

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

The farm made an operating profit of over €30,000 including scheme payments and after land rent and labour were deducted

TULLAMORE FARM 27 March 2026

Clarkson copies Tullamore Farm with Easycares

Clarkson copies Tullamore Farm with Easycares

The Dealer noted that Britain’s most famous farmer has switched over to Easycare sheep in season five of his hit TV show.

DEALER 27 March 2026

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

The ICMSA's call for the next CAP to set a minimum stocking rate threshold at the equivalent of four ewes/ac has been labelled 'divisive' by the ICSA.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

The ICMSA is looking for a tenfold increase in the minimum stocking rate required to claim farm payments beyond 2027.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

A worried reader in Co Sligo seeks Miriam's advice on how to convince her husband not to walk away from a career in pharmaceuticals to take over the family farm.

ASK MIRIAM 27 March 2026

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

“At the moment, wool falls into the same category as carcasses, blood and other animal by-products, despite posing significantly lower risks,” the MEP said.

NEWS 27 March 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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