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Teagasc reports that Sheep Welfare Scheme helped 2018 gross margins

December 10, 2018

According to Teagasc’s Annual Review and Outlook 2019 report for the sheep sector, the average gross margin earned by mid-season lamb producers in…

Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips

November 24, 2018

Grass

Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage yields were significantly…

10 sheep disappear in suspected ‘two-legged fox’ attack

November 23, 2018

Rural Life

A sheep farmer from Roundstone, Co. Galway, has reported that 10 of his sheep have gone missing in what he is calling “a…

What’s acceptable and what’s not under the Clean Livestock Policy?

November 11, 2018

Sheep

With the recent wet weather, grazing conditions on some sheep farms will become less favourable. As a result, the number of sheep – …

Finishing lambs on your farm? Here are some options

November 10, 2018

Sheep

When considering strategies to finish lambs during autumn, grazed grass is the low-cost option. In order to maximise average daily gain (ADG), adequate…

Scanning ewes in early lambing flocks should be high on the priority list

November 8, 2018

Sheep

As winter draws nearer, the next significant event on most sheep farms will be scanning the flock. While this may have started on…

Sommet de l’Elevage: A must for any livestock farmer

September 13, 2018

With 1,500 exhibitors from 32 countries occupying 180,000 m² of show space, 2,000 animals and 95,000 visitors from the farming industry, the Sommet…

Train driver spots field of sheep being attacked

August 31, 2018

Sheep

Farmers who have sheep located in fields along the rail line between Bagenalstown and Carlow are being urged to check their animals as…

Creed called upon to heed EID sheep tagging proposal

August 28, 2018

Sheep

The mandatory extension of electronic identification (EID) to all sheep could be incorporated into the Sheep Welfare Scheme, according to Sinn Fein’s agriculture spokesperson…

Jump in lamb slaughter tag orders following EID ‘clarification’

August 10, 2018

Sheep

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)…

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