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Jump in lamb slaughter tag orders following EID ‘clarification’

August 10, 2018

Orders for lamb slaughter tags have jumped by over 40% since farmers received “clarification” on the mandatory extension of electronic identification (EID) to all…

Revisions announced for mandatory extension of EID tagging to all sheep

August 7, 2018

Sheep

It has been confirmed that a number of revisions have been made to the mandatory extension of electronic identification (EID) to all sheep. Earlier…

Sheep farm costs of production to rise by 12% – report

August 6, 2018

Sheep

A shortage of forage will be the main driver of increased input expenditure on Irish sheep farms this year, according to the recent…

Factories issue warning to farmers on light lambs

July 5, 2018

Sheep

Factory buyers have issued a warning to farmers over presenting light lambs for slaughter. Those who continue to do so may be hit…

7 options for drystock farmers in drought conditions

July 4, 2018

Beef

Many beef and sheep farmers are coming under increased pressure from the hot weather; grass growth has remained extremely slow. On the back…

Timothy should be included in most grass seed mixes

June 24, 2018

Grass

Timothy should not be overlooked as a species of grass that can be included in seed mixes under Irish conditions, according to Agri-Food…

EID tagging: ‘The primary producer can’t be expected to carry the cost’

June 20, 2018

Sheep

The primary producer can’t be expected to carry the entire cost of the mandatory extension of electronic identification (EID) tagging to all sheep, according…

EID tagging of sheep to be put under the spotlight

June 15, 2018

Sheep

The mandatory extension of electronic identification (EID) tagging to all sheep is set to be discussed by the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and…

Calls for compromise regarding EID tagging of all sheep

June 8, 2018

Sheep

Calls for compromise have been made by the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association in relation to the mandatory extension of electronic identification (EID)…

400 light lambs per week to be supplied to Kepak – INHFA

June 7, 2018

Sheep

It has been announced that the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has reached an agreement to supply 400 light lambs per…

Graphic content: Midlands farmer finds ewe ‘brutally killed and butchered’

June 5, 2018

Sheep

A farmer based in the midlands discovered that one of his family’s ewes was “brutally killed and butchered” over the June bank holiday…

CLiK™ EXTRA breaks new ground in the development of blowfly strike prevention

May 27, 2018

Blowfly strike remains the most significant external parasite challenge impacting the Irish sheep industry. The risk of attack increases during warm, humid conditions.…

Why not make EID a mandatory requirement for all sheep and cattle?

May 5, 2018

Opinion

I can’t understand the furore over the decision to extend Electronic Identification (EID) to all sheep. I know there are cost implications but…

Farm organisations should come clean on their CAP budget priorities

May 5, 2018

Opinion

We now have a pretty good idea of what sort of budget the EU will allocate for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)…

‘No logic’ to new sheep tagging rules

May 4, 2018

Sheep

There is “no logic” to new rules regarding the compulsory use of electronic identification (EID) tagging on all sheep, according to the deputy…

Compulsory EID tagging for all sheep ‘completely over the top’

May 2, 2018

Sheep

The compulsory use of electronic identification (EID) tagging for all sheep has been described as “completely over the top” by the Irish Cattle and…

Sheep carcasses ‘deemed unfit for the food chain’

April 30, 2018

Sheep

A number of sheep carcasses have been “deemed unfit for the food chain” following the detection of what is believed to be sarcocystosis. The…

Irish sheep industry could be in for a Brexit windfall

April 30, 2018

Opinion

If the UK fails to secure anything less than a comprehensive Brexit agreement with the EU over the coming months, then trade tariffs…

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