Agri-Business
Forestry conversions impact New Zealand livestock numbers
Land-use change, including forestry conversions, is continuing to impact livestock numbers in New Zealand, according to a study by Beef...
Breeding Ewes
Sheep
Sheep management: Continue to monitor the breeding flock closely
With the breeding season into the latter stages for the majority of mid-season lambing flocks, the importance of continually monitoring...
Sheep
Breeding sales: Suffolk-cross Cheviot ewe lambs make up to €230/head at Stranorlar
Another strong sale of breeding sheep was reported across marts last week. A good few special breeding sales also took...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong farmer demand for quality ewe lambs
Breeding stock met a better trade at the marts in recent days than has previously been the case in recent...
Opinion
The sheep industry in Ireland has a great story to tell
I called in at Glencolmcille Show last Sunday and was amazed at the tremendous turnout of sheep for the event....
Sheep
Map: Where are Ireland's sheep?
The national sheep and goat census recorded a total of 3.92 million sheep in Ireland at the end December 2016;...
Sheep
Census shows breeding ewe numbers are up 3% on 2014 levels
Ireland’s breeding ewe flock increased by 3% in 2015 on 2014 levels, the latest sheep census figures from the Department...