sheep farming

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

The new Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Producer Group is open to suppliers under 35 years of age and has been launched in tandem with a young sheep farmer forum report.

NEWS 16 November 2025

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

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Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

MARKETS 29 October 2025

Irish lamb lands in the US

Irish lamb lands in the US

NEWS 23 October 2025

Sheep Management: keeping on top of deadlines

Sheep Management: keeping on top of deadlines

Sheep Management: keeping on top of deadlines

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

New project to tackle organic leakage

New project to tackle organic leakage

New project to tackle organic leakage

SCHEMES 1 October 2025

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Achill's young sheep farmers staying true to the Blackface

Achill's young sheep farmers staying true to the Blackface

A group of young sheep farmers on Achill island are gearing up for their 10th Blackface show.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

A timed auction hosted by Roscommon Mart including 26 lots of ewe lambs, hoggets and rams is currently under way and will close on Friday 29 August 2025 at 7pm.

MARKETS 16 July 2025

Sheep Management: taking stock of important production milestones

Sheep Management: taking stock of important production milestones

Mid-March lambing flocks should have 45% of lambs drafted by mid-August, rising to 70% by mid-September.

MANAGEMENT 16 July 2025

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Choosing to sell and preparing sheep for sale can be stressful, but getting to work outdoors makes it all worth it, writes Lucy Christie

FARMER WRITES 16 July 2025

Sheep farmers getting ‘bad price when there’s under-supply’ – ICSA

Sheep farmers getting ‘bad price when there’s under-supply’ – ICSA

Year-to-date throughput is down 232,921 head, which is on top of a drop of over 370,000 in 2024, according to figures from the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Sheep mart comment: store lambs dominate smaller entries

Sheep mart comment: store lambs dominate smaller entries

Agents are keen for relatively small entries of finished lambs, but are unwilling to budge on price, leaving the trade for stores in the spotlight.

MARKETS 16 July 2025

Laying the foundation for positive performance

Laying the foundation for positive performance

Management from weaning to breeding can have a huge bearing on ewe performance, with advance preparations also critical when it comes to having rams in top shape.

SHEEP BREEDING 16 July 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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