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'It's not viable for us to make a living at home' - young sheep farmers

Sheep

10 days ago

'It's not viable for us to make a living at home' - young sheep farmers

In a recent statement, Michael Feely, Chair of the Young Sheep Farmer Forum discussed income support, succession, and barriers to entry.

Sheep Trade: Slight drop in lamb quotes this week but ewe quotes hold firm

Sheep

24 days ago

Sheep Trade: Slight drop in lamb quotes this week but ewe quotes hold firm

This week's sheep trade has seen a drop in quotes for lamb prices while ewes hold their own for another week.

Wagyu breeding event this evening postponed due to weather

Dairy

about 1 month ago

Wagyu breeding event this evening postponed due to weather

An information event that was meant to take place this evening on breeding Wagyu beef has been postponed due to Storm Bram.

Sheep Trade: Quotes remain unchanged for second week in a row

Sheep

about 1 month ago

Sheep Trade: Quotes remain unchanged for second week in a row

This week all factory quotes have remained unchanged for both spring lambs and ewes for the second week in a row.

Information evenings organised for Wagyu breeding and benefits

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Information evenings organised for Wagyu breeding and benefits

Two information evenings are set to take place over the next week to inform farmers about the potential benefits of breeding Wagyu beef.

Sheep

about 1 month ago

Sheep Trade: Sheep quotes remain unchanged this week

This week's sheep trade has seen no movement on spring lamb or ewe factory quotes, though sources say higher prices are available.

Sheep Trade: Sheep quotes remain unchanged this week

Environment

about 1 month ago

Kepak wins large business category at SEAI Energy Awards

Irish food company Kepak was named the winner of the large business category at the 2025...

Kepak wins large business category at SEAI Energy Awards

Sheep

about 2 months ago

Sheep Trade: ICM and Kepak increase lamb quotes by 10c/kg this week

This week's sheep trade has seen lamb prices rise by 10c/kg and ewe prices hold firm, as sources say up to €8.00/kg is available for lambs.

Sheep Trade: ICM and Kepak increase lamb quotes by 10c/kg this week

Video

about 2 months ago

Kepak to pay young sheep farmers up to 30c/kg bonus

Kepak is set to open applications for a young sheep farmer group that will pay members a price...

Kepak to pay young sheep farmers up to 30c/kg bonus

Sheep

about 2 months ago

Sheep Trade: Prices for lambs and ewes remain relatively unchanged

This week's sheep trade has again seen both lamb and ewe prices hold firm, with very little movement across the sites.

Sheep Trade: Prices for lambs and ewes remain relatively unchanged

Sheep

about 2 months ago

Watch: Kepak to pay young sheep farmers up to 30c/kg bonus

Kepak is set to open applications for a young sheep farmer group that will pay members a price bonus of up to 30c/kg for eligible lambs.

Watch: Kepak to pay young sheep farmers up to 30c/kg bonus

Video

4 months ago

Kepak engaging with suppliers at the Certified Irish Angus stand at #Ploughing2025

We spoke with Mick O’Dowd, head of Agri-business at Kepak, about how they’re engaging with their suppliers at the Certified Irish Angus stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2025.

Kepak engaging with suppliers at the Certified Irish Angus stand at #Ploughing2025

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition returns for 11th year

Certified Irish Angus, alongside its processor partners ABP and Kepak, has launched the 11th edition of its annual schools competition

Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition returns for 11th year

Beef

5 months ago

Tight beef supply situation expected to continue into 2026

The situation of reduced beef supplies is expected to continue into 2026, according to Bord Bia...

Tight beef supply situation expected to continue into 2026

Beef

5 months ago

Kepak to launch sustainability initiative at Co. Cork farm walk

Kepak are set to hold a Co. Cork farm walk discussing efficiency and sustainability on Wednesday August 13.

Kepak to launch sustainability initiative at Co. Cork farm walk

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Kepak Group acquires UK meat snacks company

Kepak Group has today (Thursday, July 24) announced the acquisition of Meat Snacks Group Limited from Valeo Food Group.

Kepak Group acquires UK meat snacks company

Beef

7 months ago

High beef farmer interest in grant-aided water quality measures

There is a high level of interest among beef farmers in availing of the €60 million fund under the Farming for Water EIP project

High beef farmer interest in grant-aided water quality measures

Beef

7 months ago

Cavan farm walk to detail water quality grants available

Certified Irish Angus has announced details of an event which aims to encourage farmers to avail of funding to improve water quality.

Cavan farm walk to detail water quality grants available

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Kepak receives formal approval for climate targets

Irish food company Kepak Group has received formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its climate goals.

Kepak receives formal approval for climate targets

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Sheep News

7 months ago

Sheep trade: Spring lamb prices fall below €9.00/kg

This week's sheep trade has seen offers for spring lamb fall below €9.00/kg at all the key sheep factories.

Sheep trade: Spring lamb prices fall below €9.00/kg

Beef

8 months ago

Over 200 beef farmers attend knowledge transfer event in Meath

More than 200 farmers attended a dedicated Knowledge Transfer (KT) event for beef advisory groups yesterday (Tuesday, May 20).

Over 200 beef farmers attend knowledge transfer event in Meath

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Kepak links up with MBW to boost female factory roles

Kepak and Meat Business Women (MBW) have partnered on a new pilot programme to support the...

Kepak links up with MBW to boost female factory roles

Sheep

9 months ago

Young Sheep Farmer Forum inspiring the next generation

Kepak has launched it's Young Sheep Farmer Forum, a dynamic initiative designed to empower the next generation of Irish sheep farmers.

Young Sheep Farmer Forum inspiring the next generation

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