Buildings
Back in focus: 10 sheep and buildings focus pieces from the past
Over the Christmas period, we are going to take a look back at some sheep farms and buildings AgriLand paid...
Sheep Focus
Sheep
Sheep focus: Scanning 200 ewes in preparation for the lambing season in Co. Cavan
Farming in Drumgorry, Co. Cavan, Fergal McDermott and his parents run a flock of 350 ewes, along with producing free-range...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Breeding pedigree Belclare ewes for the last 30 years in Co. Carlow
In this week’s sheep focus, AgriLand travelled to Kilmeany, Co. Carlow, where Larry Barrett runs a flock of pedigree Belclare ewes....
Sheep
Sheep focus: Breeding pedigree Lleyn ewes and...alpacas
Kenny O’Donnell is a sheep farmer from Belmullet, Co. Mayo, where he operates a flock of pedigree Lleyn ewes. The...
Sheep
Sheep focus: 'Constantly breeding new bloodlines to produce quality stock'
Michael and Alymer Power operate a mixed enterprise of pedigree sheep and cattle in Ballyhibbin, Co. Limerick. Michael works full-time...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Sheep farming in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains
Denis Halpin and his wife Ann are sheep farmers in Hollywood, Co. Wicklow, where they run a flock of sheep...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Kildalton Agricultural College gets ready for breeding season
In this sheep focus, AgriLand travelled to Kildalton Agricultural College, in Co. Kilkenny, to see how preparations were going for the breeding...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Breeding from within...to reduce costs and disease
Martin Merrick is a sheep and suckler farmer from Ballycorroon, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, who recently graduated from University College Dublin with...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Data recording driving flock performance in Co. Limerick
Since joining Sheep Ireland as a full performance recording flock, the performance of the flock in Salesian Agricultural College at...
Sheep
Sheep focus: 'I thought he was the best ram lamb I ever had'
Farming in Tara, Co. Meath, Pat Farrell and his son Barry run a flock of 60 pedigree Texel ewes. Their...
Sheep
Sheep focus: The future of Suffolk sheep's in good hands
Irregardless of the farming sector, one of the toughest tasks being faced is bringing enthusiastic, young people into the fold....
Sheep
Sheep focus: 'Suffolk sheep have changed a lot and it's just like fashion'
When it comes to Suffolk sheep breeding in Ireland, one family has been standing above the parapet for years in...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Weaning an extra 350 lambs in Co. Wexford
John Doyle operates a mixed farming system in Ballindaggin, Co. Wexford. The farm is home to sheep, beef and tillage...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Vendeéns become a 'Landmark' in Co. Cork
Taking pride of place as you drive up the avenue to the Nagle family’s farm near Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, is...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Maximising production from every hectare
Farming almost 88ha, John Large has always adopted a progressive approach to new initiatives helping drive the sheep industry forward....
Sheep
Sheep focus: Success with Suffolks at Malin Head
Farming on the island of Ireland’s most northerly point – Malin Head – the Doherty family has been breeding pedigree...
Sheep
Sheep focus: Going down the New Zealand route in Co. Laois
Farming 170ac near Rathdowney, Co. Laois, Niall Walsh has well and truly gone down the New Zealand route when it...