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A large crowd attended the first of a series of farm walks organised by Bord Bia and Teagasc to provide farmers with a…
There is no “immediate threat” of temporary veterinary inspectors (TVIs) going on strike at meat factories, the chief executive of Veterinary Ireland, Finbarr Murphy,…
Following the release of the Interagency Fodder Committee fodder census results earlier today (Thursday, July 19), Teagasc has issued a series of steps that…
A farm walk with Bord Bia and Teagasc will take place on the farm of Fergal Doyle, Tubberavine, Lahardane, Co. Mayo on Monday, July…
Sheep farmers continue to hold “deep concerns” over the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s apparent “lack of meaningful consultation” on the incoming mandatory extension…
The spring lamb trade continues to remain under pressure in factories and lamb buyers have moved to impose further cuts this week. As…
As has been the case over recent weeks, the spring lamb trade continues to remain challenging and processors have imposed further price cuts…
Increasing the quantity of grazed grass utilised in the diet of sheep is essential when developing and maintaining profitable sheep production systems. At…
The Teagasc INZAC flock, consisting of 180 ewes, is in its third full year of production. The flock is comprised of 120 Irish…
Due to the lack of silage supplies on farms across the country, farmers may look at forage crops as a viable option for…
Ireland has a potential “genie in a bottle” when it comes to marketing hill lamb under the Wild Atlantic Way banner, Bord Bia’s…
Are your ewes ready for breeding 2018 was the question posed by Teagasc’s Cathal McAuley at last weekend’s SHEEP 2018 open day in…
The decision of Luxembourg retailer Cactus to exclusively stock Irish lamb from its self-service and butcher counters has been welcomed by Bord Bia.…
It’s beginning to sound like a broken record at this stage, but the spring lamb trade continues to remain under pressure – at…
The EID (electronic identification) tagging debate has been rumbling on for weeks now, with the Department of Agriculture and farmers still at loggerheads…
Thousands of people attended the SHEEP 2018: Farm to Fork event in Teagasc on Saturday last, July 7. Officially opening the event, Minister…
This year’s Omagh Show hosted the first competitive classes held in Northern Ireland for Valais Blacknose sheep. The breed has its origins in…
Crowds flocked to Teagasc Athenry for SHEEP 2018 and they were provided with a wealth of information when it comes to breeding. One…
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