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Northern Ireland
English sheep and cattle populations at record low - AHDB
Darren Carty
The results from DEFRA’s annual June livestock survey saw the sheep flock fall by 4.3%, while the cattle herd declined by 2%.
4 September 2024 Management
Sheep Management: blowfly strike, worm counts and quarantine treatments
With protective cover for blowfly strike waning, it is important that farmers keep a good eye on sheep for any breakdown in protection.
30 August 2024 Northern Ireland
‘Lack of awareness’ undervaluing local lamb - UFU
Love Lamb Week begins on Sunday 1 September and runs until Saturday 7 September.
Farmer views at Tullow Mart: 'good sheep are scarce'
Grace Hoare spoke to a number of sheep farmers at the Tullow Sheep Breeders Association premier sale on Wednesday about the future of sheep farming.
7 August 2024 News
Young Stock Podcast: balancing teaching and pedigree sheep breeding
A well-known figure in the sheep industry, Dwayne Shiels has many irons in the fire and we found out just how he keeps them all hot.
5 August 2024 Podcast
Farmer Views: 'there's a future in beef if costs stay down'
Grace Hoare interviewed farmers about their outlook on the future of drystock farming and discussed any concerns they have regarding the industry.
24 July 2024 News
IFJ Junior: Mart days are a highlight for young Galway farmers
Throughout the summer, our Irish Farmers Journal Junior page will reflect the lives of our youngest readers. This week, Jacqueline Hogge is in Galway with some young sheep and dairy farmers.
10 July 2024 CL-IFJHome
Ewe numbers fall by 100,000 head in 2023
The number of other sheep on farms on 31 December 2023 also fell sharply, reducing by over 185,000 head or 15% compared to December 2022.
3 July 2024 News
Achill up in arms over sheep
A group of residents in Co Mayo’s Achill Island is calling for a stop to roadside grazing.
29 May 2024 Dealer
AHDB revises 2024 UK lamb production outlook
Higher numbers of ewe hoggets being slaughtered and a reduction in the breeding ewe flock has led to revised production figures.
20 April 2024 Markets
Sheep Management: chance to finally get back on track
The rate at which conditions return to normal will vary greatly depending on land type but the upturn in weather will deliver farmer and beast a well deserved break
17 April 2024 Management