Sheep
Opening of Year 5 of Sheep Welfare Scheme confirmed
The fifth year of the Sheep Welfare Scheme will commence on Monday, February 1, 2021, Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Sheep Welfare Scheme
Agri Politics
Sheep Welfare Scheme 'has to reflect level of activity on farms'
A formal request has been made to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to allow all farmers...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Sheep
Rollover of Sheep Welfare Scheme important for new entrants - IFA
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee chairman Sean Dennehy has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture...
Sheep
€14.7 million in Sheep Welfare Scheme payments to begin
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the commencement of advance payments under year four...
Sheep
Change sought in reference years for Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to change...
Sheep
€100,000 wool feasibility study needs to focus on market potential
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has welcomed the government commitment to undertake a feasibility study on wool...
Sheep
'There has been no word': Clarity sought on Sheep Welfare Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been called on by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’...
Sheep
Sheep Welfare Scheme must be 'top of the agenda' for Cowen - ICSA
“A bigger and better Sheep Welfare Scheme must be top of the agenda for the new Minister for Agriculture –...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
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€1.82 million in Sheep Welfare Scheme balancing payments commence
The commencement of balancing payments under year three of the Sheep Welfare Scheme has been announced by Minister for Agriculture,...
Sheep
Online sheep census form deadline fast approaching
Time is running out fast for farmers to complete their sheep and goat census forms for 2019. The deadline for...
Sheep
Sheep Welfare Scheme deadline fast approaching
For any sheep farmers that want to be part of the fourth and final year of the Sheep Welfare Scheme,...
Sheep
A new and improved Sheep Welfare Scheme is needed - ICSA
All political parties should commit to a new and significantly improved Sheep Welfare Scheme that would see a doubling of...
Sheep
Year 4 of Sheep Welfare Scheme to open on February 1
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced that the fourth year of the Sheep Welfare Scheme will...
Sheep
IFA calls for 'new enhanced' Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for a “new, enhanced” Sheep Welfare Scheme after the current scheme runs its...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Sheep
Creed announces €15 million in payments for Sheep Welfare Scheme
Minister Michael Creed has today, Monday, November 18, announced the start of advance payments under year three of the Sheep Welfare...
Agri Politics
Balancing Payments for year 2 of Sheep Welfare Scheme commences
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has announced the commencement of balancing payments to all eligible farmers...
Sheep
Sheep Welfare Scheme year 3 start date announced
The third year of the Sheep Welfare Scheme will commence on Saturday, February 2, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Sheep
Should sheep farmers get a 'BEEP' of their own?
Calls have been made for sheep farmers to get a “bolt-on” action similar to the Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP)...