Agri Politics
Call for 'urgent intervention' after several dog attacks on livestock
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that “urgent intervention” is needed from government to address the rising number of...
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Sheep
'Higher price to be sought at marts for finished lambs' - Gallagher
The hogget trade in sheep marts across the country is proving to be a source of frustration for some farmers...
Sheep
Farmers advised to 'sell hard' as hogget factory quotes clear €8/kg
Farmers with factory-fit hoggets are being urged to “sell hard” to capitalise on the current prices in the hogget trade....
Sheep
Sheepmeat prices in 2023 fell 20c/kg behind 2022
In what was a difficult year for Irish sheep farmers, it will come as no surprise to learn that the...
Sheep
Bluetongue a 'big concern' for Irish sheep farmers in 2024
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee chair, Adrian Gallagher, has shared his views on an outlook for the sheep...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Base quotes remain firm for spring lambs
Prices in the sheep trade at the beginning of this week (Monday, November 20) have steadied and are holding firm...
Sheep
Adrian Gallagher elected as new IFA sheep chair
Following the announcement today (Thursday, November 16), that Kevin Comiskey has stepped aside as the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep...