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Is there any benefit of shearing your ewes for the housing period?

November 30, 2019

As ground conditions continue to deteriorate, many sheep farmers will be looking to house their ewes in the coming weeks. At this stage…

How can I reduce waste now that my silage pit is open?

November 2, 2019

Beef

Silage is the number one feed on the majority of farms over the winter period. Farmers feeding silage need to ensure it is…

Sheep grassland management: Closing up paddocks for next spring a priority

November 2, 2019

Sheep

The recent poor weather conditions have forced some farmers to house their animals, with others starting to close up paddocks for the winter.…

Now is the time to act on liver fluke in sheep

October 28, 2019

Sheep

Michael Conroy, Teagasc drystock advisor Liver fluke is caused by a flat-like worm that requires a mud snail to develop. High rainfall and…

‘Chris’ the record-breaking sheep dies

October 23, 2019

Rural Life

A sheep that broke records in recent years for the world’s heaviest fleece has died, it has emerged. The sheep, named “Chris”, died…

How can farmers reduce the incidence of liver fluke in sheep?

September 29, 2019

Sheep

Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is known to cause severe clinical disease and death in sheep flocks throughout Ireland and can be found mainly in…

Once-off sheep tag subsidy deadline approaching

September 19, 2019

Sheep

The deadline for farmers to submit an application for the once-off sheep tag subsidy is on September 30, 2019. Under the once-off sheep…

Thinking of synchronising your ewes for the breeding season?

August 31, 2019

Sheep

Coming into the sheep breeding season, farmers around the country will be analysing their flock, to make sure they are in good condition.…

Irish Texel Sheep Society set to host main sale this week

August 29, 2019

Sheep

The Irish Texel Sheep Society is set to host its main sale this Friday, August 30, at the Showgrounds, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The…

Are your ewes ready for the upcoming breeding season?

August 29, 2019

Sheep

With the breeding season only around the corner, it’s a critical time for farmers to analyse their ewes’ condition. Ewes should be examined…

Irish Charollais Sheep Society set to host its pedigree ram sale

August 19, 2019

Sheep

The Irish Charollais Sheep Society is set to host its pedigree ram show and sale, tomorrow (Tuesday, August 20), at Tullow Mart, Co.…

Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association set to hold 32nd annual show and sale

August 6, 2019

Sheep

The Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association is set to hold its 32nd annual show and sale at Tullow Mart, Co. Carlow, tomorrow, Wednesday, August…

Video: Carnaross Mart installs EID reading technology

July 27, 2019

Sheep

The introduction of electronic tagging from June 1, 2019, means that any sheep leaving the farm from this date is required to possess…

Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers

July 14, 2019

Grass

Ongoing research at University College Dublin (UCD) is pointing to the very real benefits of including a range of grasses, legumes and herbs…

The threat of Brexit continues to hang over sheep sector in Northern Ireland

July 13, 2019

Sheep

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, Ivor Ferguson, believes that Northern Ireland’s sheep sector is the one that will be most exposed to a…

Grass remains the priority feed for sheep

July 13, 2019

Sheep

Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains up to 20%…

New farm report points to ‘low investment’ in sheep sector

June 21, 2019

Agri-Business

The Sheep Welfare Scheme that was introduced in 2016 and due to run to 2020 has improved profitability and increased output in the…

55% of sheep farmers work full-time on the farm – IFAC

June 20, 2019

Agri-Business

Much like beef, profits are low in the sheep sector, and farmers rely on EU subsidies to support farming income. However, Irish lamb…

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