Rural Life
Project Baa Baa celebrates contribution of sheep to our lives
Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture is hosting ‘Project Baa Baa’, a unique online programme celebrating the cultural, economic and...
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Sheep
Hill farmers welcome wool feasibility study but urge action on insulation
The Budget 2021 announcement of a feasibility study for wool has been welcomed by the farm organisation that represents hill...
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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
€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...
Agri-Business
Canney supports calls for development of wool industry
Independent Galway East TD Sean Canney is supporting calls for the development of the wool industry in Ireland. The deputy...
Sheep
ICSA and wool industry figures 'chart way forward' for sector
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has met with figures from the wool industry with the aim of...
Sheep
Using wool in construction: Proposals put forward 'will be considered'
Proposals in relation to new or alternative uses for raw wool from the industry will be considered, Minister for Agriculture,...
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How to shear sheep
Karol Devaney, a shearing contractor from Co. Sligo, demonstrates how to shear sheep and why it is an important task...
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FarmLand 18th June 2020
On this week’s FarmLand, we look at the coalition government formation plus how the programme for government will affect Irish...
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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...
Rural Life
Fashion giant makes swift 'ewe'-turn on wool ban
Fashion retailer Boohoo has revised its decision to ban using wool in its clothing on ethical grounds following backlash to...
Rural Life
'We won’t fix the poor wool prices overnight': Exploring options for Irish wool
More could be done by the Government and farming organisations to explore options for increased use of Irish wool, according...
Rural Life
Mayo woman develops wool business off the back of her sheep
A Mayo woman has developed a wool business that is literally off the back of the sheep, tended on the...
Sheep
New Zealander on course to shear over 605 ewes in 8 hours
A New Zealander is on course to break a world record by shearing over 605 ewes in eight hours in...
Sheep
Price outlook not good for wool - merchants
Irish wool is currently trading at 60c/kg for lowland wool and things aren’t going to be getting better any time...
Sheep
Over 2,200 sheep to be shorn at this weekend's shearing championships
Over 2,200 sheep will be shore at the National and International Sheep Shearing Championships, which will take place from June...
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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
Wool trading at €1/kg but prices could fall further - Merchant
Wool is generally trading at €1/kg, according to Wicklow-based wool merchant Vincent Pierce, but the outlook for the remainder of...
Sheep
Producing wool is 'too expensive' so farmer turns to Easycare sheep
Shearing sheep hasn’t been a paying proposition for the past number of years, according to Co. Antrim sheep farmer Campbell...
Sheep
Sheep farmers set to get more for their wool this year
Wool prices have increased by approximately 10% year on year, according to Co Wicklow wool merchant Vincent Pierce. “Irish merchants...
Sheep
Wool trading at €1.30/kg but lower oil prices drive competitors' prices down
Wool prices are likely to average out at around €1.30/kg for the forthcoming season, according to Vincent Pierce of Wicklow-based Laurence Pierce...