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What has store lamb performance been like at ABP Demo Farm?

Sheep

29 minutes ago

What has store lamb performance been like at ABP Demo Farm?

Every year, the ABP Demo Farm runs a store lamb system alongside its dairy-calf-to-beef system on...

Continuing decline in beef and lamb production 'possible out to 2030' - LMC

Beef

about 17 hours ago

Continuing decline in beef and lamb production 'possible out to 2030' - LMC

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed that tightening supplies characterised beef and sheep markets throughout 2025.

Sheep and goat census should be completed today - DAFM

Sheep

7 days ago

Sheep and goat census should be completed today - DAFM

The department has said that flock keepers should fill out and complete their forms under the National Sheep and Goat Census today.

Support urged as 'Ireland no longer has an Irish wool industry'

Sheep

14 days ago

Support urged as 'Ireland no longer has an Irish wool industry'

A farmer has said that Ireland "no longer has an Irish wool industry" as she urged for support.

Consignments of lamb set to return to UK after being seized in France

Sheep

26 days ago

Consignments of lamb set to return to UK after being seized in France

A number of lorries carrying British lamb carcasses are to return to the UK following them being seized by border control in France.

Rural Life

27 days ago

Clare man pleads guilty to owning dog which 'worried' livestock

By Gordon Deegan A 78-year old Clare man has pleaded guilty to owning a dog who 'worried'...

Clare man pleads guilty to owning dog which 'worried' livestock

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Global appetite drives Australian beef exports to 'new highs'

Australia has officially broken the record for the highest volume of beef exported in a calendar year

Global appetite drives Australian beef exports to 'new highs'

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Market access a priority in light of bluetongue - LMC

With the presence of bluetongue (BTV-3) now confirmed in Northern Ireland (NI), the Livestock and...

Market access a priority in light of bluetongue - LMC

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

AgriSearch seeks to expand its range of services

AgriSearch is confirming a significant increase in the scope of the technical services it provides to agriculture in Northern Ireland

AgriSearch seeks to expand its range of services

Beef

about 1 month ago

Farmers urged to remain vigilant after suspected bluetongue in NI

Teagasc is urging farmers to remain vigilant following news of a suspected case of bluetongue on a...

Farmers urged to remain vigilant after suspected bluetongue in NI

Sheep

about 1 month ago

430k sheep and goats culled in Greece due to pox virus

Farmers in Greece are counting heavy financial losses after around 430,000 sheep and goats have been culled during the past year.

430k sheep and goats culled in Greece due to pox virus

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

NI beef and lamb important for local economy - AERA Committee chair

AERA Committee chair, Robbie Butler MLA, has highlighted the importance of the red meat sectors to Northern Ireland’s economy.

NI beef and lamb important for local economy - AERA Committee chair

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

Dutch Spotted female record smashed at Derg flock dispersal sale

The Derg Dutch spotted flock dispersal sale will go down in history for the breed, with the female Dutch Spotted record being smashed.

Dutch Spotted female record smashed at Derg flock dispersal sale

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

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

Kerry farm family 'broken' after third suspected sheep theft

A meeting has heard how a Co. Kerry farm family has been left “broken” after suffering a third suspected sheep theft in a matter of months.

Kerry farm family 'broken' after third suspected sheep theft

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

Beef

about 2 months ago

DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

The Department of Agriculture issued a map outlining the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock this winter.

DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

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

Sheep

about 2 months ago

Are the days of fast fashion over, meaning a boost to wool markets?

Ulster Wool chairman, Brendan Kelly, is asserting that the days of fast fashion are over, a trend that is helping to boost wool markets

Are the days of fast fashion over, meaning a boost to wool markets?

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Sheep

about 2 months ago

Little Whisker flock dispersal sale this weekend

The star studded line-up includes a total of 17 Blue Texel ewes, 21 Badgerface ewes and 13 Dutch Spotted ewes.

Little Whisker flock dispersal sale this weekend

Sheep Technical

about 2 months ago

Derg Dutch Spotted flock set for disperal sale at Ballymena

The sale has been described by many breeders as “the sale that no one was expecting and everyone is talking about”.

Derg Dutch Spotted flock set for disperal sale at Ballymena

Sheep

about 2 months ago

Malinhead ewe lamb tops the Black Beauties sale at €7,500

There was a buzz throughout Blessington livestock mart for the 16th annual Black Beauties Suffolk sale on Saturday.

Malinhead ewe lamb tops the Black Beauties sale at €7,500

Schemes

about 2 months ago

Farmers 'furious' as they urge govt to pay €13/ewe under Sheep Welfare Scheme

Sheep farmers are "furious" at the "failure to honour the commitment" to pay €13/ewe for...

Farmers 'furious' as they urge govt to pay €13/ewe under Sheep Welfare Scheme

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