Dairy
ICMSA calls for a fodder support scheme for 'all farmers'
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for a fodder support scheme across all sectors in 2024....
Dairy
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for a fodder support scheme across all sectors in 2024....
Sheep
The ‘record’ prices currently being paid for sheepmeat, particularly lamb, is as a result of tight supply on the continent...
Sheep
The trade at the latest sheep sale in Kenmare Mart, Co. Kerry is proving to go from strength to strength...
Rural Life
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called on Teagasc to include a module on upland farming in...
Beef
It is envisaged that lime usage on Irish farms will double over the coming years. Moreover, this enhanced usage level...
Beef
Johnstown-Castle-based, soil fertility specialist, Mark Plunkett, has been confirming the benefits of enhanced lime usage that has been recorded across...
Sheep
British Wool experienced “weaker demand for its product” at a recent auction, which saw 30% of the wool offered at...
Sheep
Gardaí are investigating the theft of a number of sheep from the Gortamore area of Co. Donegal. It is understood...
Sheep
A Co. Cork butcher has emerged victorious in the annual Easter lamb display challenge, hosted by the Irish Butchers’ Guild...
Sheep
The scarcity of skilled shearers in today’s market landscape is currently posing challenges in the Australian lamb trade. According to...
Sheep
The first of this year’s lamb crop will be processed in factories this week (beginning Tuesday, March 19) as spring...
Sheep
Over 503,388 sheep have been slaughtered to date in 2024, according to the latest sheep kill figures from the Department...
Sheep
Making small changes to how you approach your lambing season on the farm could prove to make a significant impact...
Sheep
The Irish Grown Wool Council’s (IGWC) has rejected criticism from the Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture over the government’s decision...
Sheep
The hogget and lamb trade at Kilkenny Mart has reached new heights at recent sales, according to the mart manager....
Sheep
Government ministers across several departments will take Irish wool products with them to various countries on St. Patrick’s Day to...
Sheep
The hogget trade in sheep marts across the country is proving to be a source of frustration for some farmers...
Sheep
Up to €8.30kg is available in the hogget trade this week, as producer groups are securing higher prices from factories....