Sheep
Galway and Meath to host lowland sheep conference
The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference takes place on Tuesday, January 28 at the Ard RÃ House Hotel, Tuam, Co....
Sheep News
Beef
Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
A second case of foot-and-mouth disease is now suspected in Germany in a neighbouring area to the first confirmed case....
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Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Environment
Applications open for paid organic farming internship
Aspiring organic growers have the opportunity to kickstart a career in organic farming, with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI)...
Agri-Business
ifac report: Rules and regulations top challenge for farmers
Yet another year of uncertainty is facing Irish farmers. That’s according to the Irish Farm Report 2025 conducted by farming, food...
Beef News
Reminder: Are your soil sample results 'out of date'?
Many farmers attending a recent farm walk in Co. Wicklow were surprised to hear that their soil sample results may...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Lambs hit €9.50/kg as ewes reach €5/kg
The sheep trade has seen prices continue to strengthen into 2025 with price increases seen again this week for both...
Sheep
Gardaà call on walkers to keep dogs on leads near sheep
Gardaà in counties Laois and Offaly have called on dog owners who are walking in rural areas to keep their...
Sheep
Lamb prices rise up to €1/kg on last year at Athenry Mart
The first sheep sale of 2025 at Athenry Mart, Co. Galway, took place on Monday, January 6, with over 60...
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
Sheep
Watch: Locals work to rescue sheep from deep snow on the Galtees
Following many days of treacherous weather conditions in some parts of the country, numerous sheep are being rescued from the...
Beef
MII looking ahead to increased demand for Irish beef for 2025
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the body representing the primary meat processing sector, has welcomed the Bord Bia Export Performance and...
Rural Life
Gardaà launch investigation into death of sheep in Kerry
Gardaà have launched an investigation into an incident of “animal cruelty” that occurred on a farm in Clonkeen, Co. Kerry,...
Sheep News
Bord Bia: Value of sheepmeat exports down 6% in 2024
The value of Irish sheepmeat exports dropped for the second consecutive year in 2024, falling by 6% compared to the...
Agri-Business
Irish food and drink export value hit €17bn in 2024 - Bord Bia
Ireland’s food and drink export value increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia’s...
Sheep
Three sheep die and 57 rescued following flooding in Scotland
Three sheep died and 57 were rescued after becoming stranded during flooding on farmland in Scotland on the last day...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
N.Ireland
Sheep numbers fall while wool markets strengthen
The December 2024 agricultural census confirmed a 4% drop in Northern Ireland’s total sheep numbers, year-on-year. The equivalent figure for...
Sheep News
Sheep trade: Higher-end of hogget prices cross €9.00/kg
The first full week of 2025 has got off to a strong start for the sheep trade with factory price...
Agri-Business
New manager takes the reins at Headford Mart
A new appointment has been made to the role of general manager at Headford Mart in Co. Galway. Noel Considine...
Sheep
Lambs hit €232/head as 'subdued' supply forecast
Heavy lambs made up to €232/head at Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow’s first sale of 2025 on Thursday, January 2....