Sheep
IFA calls for 'new enhanced' Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for a “new, enhanced” Sheep Welfare Scheme after the current scheme runs its...
Sheep
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for a “new, enhanced” Sheep Welfare Scheme after the current scheme runs its...
Sheep
Mart managers across the country are again reporting an improved trade for butcher and factory-fit lambs, with prices up by...
Sheep
There is more good news for sheep farmers this week, as factory base quotes have increased by as much as...
Sheep
Minister Michael Creed has today, Monday, November 18, announced the start of advance payments under year three of the Sheep Welfare...
Sheep
The breeding season is coming to a close for many early-lambing flocks and, by now, many of these flocks will...
Sheep
The Sheep Ireland breed improvement programme has now been approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)....
Sheep
Teagasc held its beef and sheep seminar titled ‘Practical Advice for a Challenging Time’ at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co....
Beef
Concerns have been raised that large-scale reductions in red meat consumption by the world’s population will “increase the numbers of...
Agri-Business
The terms of trade index for the agriculture sector has seen a slight rise for September 2019 compared to August...
Agri-Business
Live cattle exports are set to exceed 300,000 head for the first time in many years, according to Joe Burke...
Sheep
Mart managers across the country are again reporting an improved trade for factory-fit lambs, as supplies continue to tighten for...
Sheep
Strong action from the Government through domestic and EU supports is needed to secure the sheep sector into the future,...
Sheep
This week has seen an increase in base quotes of up to 15c/kg for spring lambs, as supplies begin to...
Sheep
The reduction sale of the Powerpack and Awbeg flocks took place on Saturday last, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart....
Sheep
With the breeding season in full swing, many farmers will be hoping for positive results when they scan their ewes...
Sheep
The ‘Ladies First Production Sale’ took place on Saturday last, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart, Co. Wicklow. There was...
Beef
Teagasc Offaly has invited all farm families to attend a beef and sheep seminar titled ‘Practical Advice for a Challenging Time’....
Agri-Business
The terms of trade for agriculture are set to show a 3.5% decrease for 2019 compared to 2018, according to...