Sheep
This year’s six-week lambing season for Co Antrim-based, EasyCare sheep farmer Campbell Tweed, peaked on April 27
Forestry
Farmer Aidan Mullins said he has 'major relief' after his fencing that was destroyed by fallen trees has since been repaired by Coillte
Sheep farmer David Shaw has been using a drone to monitor his sheep spread across land in Eadestown, Co. Kildare following a dog attack
Minister Healy-Rae has announced the investment of €320,000 in seven ewe simulators for use by agricultural students
Rural Life
As lambing season gets underway, gardaí have issued an appeal to the public to report sightings of out-of-control dogs.
The ISPCA is issuing a reminder to all dog owners to act responsibly around livestock as lambing season approaches
During a challenging period on farms across, the lambing season this year has faced extreme weather that will have an impact on the flock.
With 950 ewes lambing on his Co. Kerry hill sheep flock, Glyn Egan is no stranger to the challenges that come with a normal lambing season.
Farmers Pat and Catherine Murray are experiencing late nights and early starts as they continue through the lambing and calving season
Making small changes to the lambing season on the farm could prove to make a significant impact on the quality of lambs being born.
Following the turnout of ewes to grass post-lambing, close attention must be paid to the health of the flock during this important time.
While it is not possible to keep every lamb alive, there are measures farmers can take to reduce mortality rates at lambing.
As we approach peak lambing season, the ISPCA is issuing a vital reminder to all dog owners to keep their pets under control around sheep.
A pedigree Lleyn flock owner in Co. Mayo is confirming a 204% scanning figure in the run up to the 2024 lambing season.
Beef
The DAFM is urging the investigation of any birth deformities seen in calves or lambs on farms this spring.
During the busy lambing season on many farms, farmers are aware of the physical strain assisting the birth of a lamb can bring.
As sheep farmers are well aware, ensuring that newborn lambs receive adequate supplies of colostrum is critical during lambing.
Sheep Technical
While lambing replacement ewes at one year old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers prefer to first lamb replacements at two years of age.
Farmers planning for the upcoming breeding season may now be looking at ways to ensure they have a sufficient grass cover to feed ewes during lambing.
Students from the University of Galway won a prize for their software to help farmers monitor the behaviour of sheep during lambing season.
Two gardaí had a ewe-nique experience while on duty this week in Co. Louth as they helped to deliver a lamb.
The sextuplets, one male and five females were born on Saturday evening to a Bluefaced Leicester ewe in Co. Cavan.
A new four-part series on TG4, Mná na Talún, is set to follow four female farmers across the four seasons of a single farming year.
