Sheep
Spring lamb prices ease slightly at the ringside
Factory buyers have been keen to get a grip on both spring lamb and hogget prices over recent days. And,...
Sheep
Factory buyers have been keen to get a grip on both spring lamb and hogget prices over recent days. And,...
Sheep
After a number of weeks of strong hogget trading, factory buyers have moved to stabilise the market somewhat this week....
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool has introduced a new scheme designed to support producers who have recently entered the industry. Launching for the...
Sheep
An appeal for information has been issued after it was discovered that over 70 sheep were reportedly stolen in the...
Sheep
Access to the Chinese market for Irish sheepmeat exports is next on the agenda, according to the Minister for Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland sheep farmers have said the Republic is “light-years ahead” in terms of its support and approach towards ram...
Sheep
As part of the OVIGEN sheep genomics research project, over 13,000 pedigree sheep had genomic evaluations completed since 2014. Sheep...
Sheep
Working in the fashion industry by day and farming by night doesn’t make up your typical grassland farmer’s routine, but...
Sheep
As has been the case over recent weeks, the hogget trade continues to remain in good stead in both the...
Sheep
After a week of price increases, farmers remain firmly in the driving seat when it comes to hogget prices this...
Sheep
By Dr. Tim Keady, research officer, Teagasc Athenry Ewe productivity (number of lambs reared per ewe joined), which has been...
Sheep
As few as 5% of rams working in Northern Ireland flocks are performance recorded, leaving the sector missing out on...
Sheep
After a relatively slow start, the spring lamb trade is beginning to gather pace and more numbers are being presented...
Beef
Silage prices are varying across the country as vehicles – both large and small – transport silage, haylage, straw, alfalfa...
Sheep
Factory demand for hoggets has strengthened somewhat over recent days and quotes have improved by 20c/kg in many plants. The...
Sheep
As fodder supplies become scarce across the country, playing ‘catch up’ once grass starts to grow will be more important...
Beef
There has been a noted increase in the amount of animals being sent to knackeries in recent months, but some...
Sheep
A dog believed to be responsible for multiple attacks on sheep along the Carlow-Wexford border in recent weeks was shot over...