Sheep
Encouraging younger people to go into farming and transfering the family farm are high on the agenda for farmers when it comes to Budget 2026.
Production costs fell on sheep farms last year thanks to a combination of lower feed prices and fertiliser costs according to a new report.
Sheep News
The value of Irish sheepmeat exports dropped for the second consecutive year in 2024, falling by 6% to €400 million.
Agri-Business
A Kerry county councillor is calling on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to provide grants to sheep farmers for virtual fencing.
Agri Politics
Time is running out for the government to utilise the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund to support to Irish farmers, a TD has warned.
Rural Life
The Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on agriculture has welcomed the extension of consanguinity relief for farmers under stamp duty.
Profit margins on sheep and beef farms in New Zealand are expected to drop by a further 30% this season, according to a new report.
The ICSA has welcomed extra funding for sheep farmers in Budget 2024, but said that agriculture has "fared badly overall".
The Rural Independents TD group has called for a payment of €35/ewe for sheep farmers ahead of next week's budget.
AgriSearch is set to host two webinars for Northern Ireland's ruminant livestock farmers with the...
N.Ireland
Wool prices in Northern Ireland continue to remain flat according to British Wool director, and Co Antrim sheep producer, Brendan Kelly.
Sheep farmers "cannot survive on prices that have been consistently worse than last year," the ICSA has said.
Irish sheep farmers in 2023 have received a price for lamb that is 5% lower than what they were getting in 2022, according to a new report.
Another farm organisation has called for sheep farmers to be prioritised in a support package for Irish agriculture announced last month.
Irish sheep farmers deserve to receive their fair share of Brexit compensation, according to the Regional Group of TDs.
Minister McConalogue's advisers are 'clearly not listening' to the concerns of industry organisations, Deputy Michael Collins has said.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that proposed new regulations on dog control will have to be backed up with proper enforcement.
The Rural Independents accused Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue of dithering when it comes to supports for sheep farmers.
The ICSA has urged sheep farmers to attend a meeting tonight (Tuesday, March 21) focused on the crisis in the sector.
Irish sheep farmers are currently fighting to survive on a daily basis, according to Independent TD Carol Nolan.
Sheep farming is the sector hardest hit by the consequences of Brexit, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA).
An independent TD has urged Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to establish a dedicated sheep forum.
The sheep protest which has been organised by the ICSA and supported by the IBLA is getting underway outside Dáil Éireann in Dublin.
