Sheep
Have you completed your first BCS on your breeding ewes?
Participants in the new National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) have just a few days left to complete a measure on...
Breeding Ewes
Sheep
Number of breeding ewes decreased by 100,000 in 2023
The number of breeding ewes in Ireland decreased for the third consecutive year last year, the national sheep and goat...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Forestry conversions impact New Zealand livestock numbers
Land-use change, including forestry conversions, is continuing to impact livestock numbers in New Zealand, according to a study by Beef...
Sheep
Sheep management: Continue to monitor the breeding flock closely
With the breeding season into the latter stages for the majority of mid-season lambing flocks, the importance of continually monitoring...
Sheep
Breeding sales: Suffolk-cross Cheviot ewe lambs make up to €230/head at Stranorlar
Another strong sale of breeding sheep was reported across marts last week. A good few special breeding sales also took...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong farmer demand for quality ewe lambs
Breeding stock met a better trade at the marts in recent days than has previously been the case in recent...
Opinion
The sheep industry in Ireland has a great story to tell
I called in at Glencolmcille Show last Sunday and was amazed at the tremendous turnout of sheep for the event....
Sheep
Map: Where are Ireland's sheep?
The national sheep and goat census recorded a total of 3.92 million sheep in Ireland at the end December 2016;...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Sheep
Census shows breeding ewe numbers are up 3% on 2014 levels
Ireland’s breeding ewe flock increased by 3% in 2015 on 2014 levels, the latest sheep census figures from the Department...