Sheep
For the second year in a row, one Longford farmer's lucky ewe has defied the odds to give birth to set of four healthy quadruplets
Details of changes farmers can make to their sheep enterprises to improve their flock performance were discussed at a conference held last night (Tuesday, January 23) in Co. Roscommon.
Agri Politics
All eyes are on Leinster House today as the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath and Public Expenditure Minister, Paschal Donohoe, prepare to deliver Budget 2024.
Rural Life
A Lahinch surfer has saved an ‘exhausted' sheep from drowning after the sheep had fallen off a cliff edge at the Clare seaside resort.
N.Ireland
The four-day Balmoral Show format has worked for Co Down Blonde breeder William McElroy.
An IFA proposal for €20 per ewe direct payment to assist sheep farmers has got a less than favourable response from Minister Coveney.
A two-year old Southdown ewe in New Zealand has given birth to healthy quadruplet lambs, a rarity in the breed Janet Gray of the farm said.
Beef
Large numbers of cattle will be turned out in the Co Tipperary area this week
Given the current unseasonal weather conditions lambs must get colostrum as soon as they are born
Hill ewes in North Co Mayo will start lambing within the next fortnight, according to Porturlin flock owner Tony Flannery.
Traditionally in farming St Patrick's week is known as the peak time for lambing.
The much talked about threat of a widespread Schmallenberg outbreak this year has not come to pass
Foot bathing will have no impact whatsoever on lameness levels within sheep flocks unless the facilities used are fit for purpose
Ewe body condition score value can be used to assess her pre lambing feed requirement
New research into the genetics of ewe longevity could benefit the sheep industry
