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Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

The event taking place on Saturday 20 June includes an update on the Co-Adapt project on sustainable management of parasites and a demonstration on the Cotter Crate.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

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Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

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Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

While the approval rate in many TAMS III entry routes has dropped to anywhere from 10% to 60%, the farm safety entry route remained at 100% of applications being approved.

SHEEP HANDLING 10 September 2025

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

The seven-week course will focus on training the handler and the dog in unison.

SHEEP HANDLING 10 September 2025

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

The event, which takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May in Mountbellew, Co Galway, also includes a wool exhibition.

SHEEP HANDLING 10 September 2025

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

The risk of blowfly strike has been low to date due to lower temperatures but this could quickly change at this time of year.

SHEEP HANDLING 10 September 2025

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

Adequate fencing is a basic necessity for sheep farms, to prevent increased labour and headaches, writes Martin Merrick.

SHEEP HANDLING 10 September 2025

Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

Martin Merrick outlines some changes to the Department specifications that may affect those looking at purchasing under TAMS.

BUILDINGS 10 September 2025

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Receipts for native trees / hedgerows planted under Eco Scheme agricultural practice four must be submitted by 30 September 2025.

SCHEMES 10 September 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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