Sheep
Sheep kill: 74,000 fewer spring lambs killed in 2023
While spring lambs led the way in 2023 as the category of sheep with the highest number killed, it was...
Rams
Sheep Technical
Sheep kill: Weekly supply surpasses 58,000 head
Last week’s sheep kill (week ending Sunday, October 29) has shown that spring lambs are still in strong demand from processors, as they...
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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...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Throughput of spring lambs crosses 1 million mark
The latest sheep kill figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have shown that the throughput...
Sheep Technical
What age should replacement ewes be first mated at?
While lambing replacement ewes at one-year-old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers prefer to first lamb replacements...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Spring lambs make up 85% of throughput in week 36
50,178 spring lambs made up 85% of the throughput in week 36 of this year, according to the latest sheep...
Sheep
Free stock-ram genotyping for 17 hill groups
Free stock-ram genotyping will be made available to 17 hill groups by Sheep Ireland following positive responses from hill breeding...
Sheep
SIS: Updates made under genotyped ram action for hill flocks
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has updated the frequently asked questions (FAQ) document for the Sheep...
Sheep
SIS: No guarantee a ram will remain 4- or 5-stars
Much talk continues to circle around the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS). Farm organisations have been picking out holes in it,...
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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
Hill flocks buying a ram for the SIS not limited to hill breeds
Much talk has centred around the genotyped ram action that must be carried out in the upcoming Sheep Improvement Scheme...
Sheep
Ram health checks in advance of breeding
Checking that both your ram(s) and ewes are fit for breeding is a hugely important job, that is a must...
Sheep Technical
Video: 'Record sale' for Charollais Sheep Society
The Irish Charollais Sheep Society held its Premier Sale at Tullow Mart, Co. Carlow, on Saturday, July 31. According to...
Sheep
Video: Suffolk ram comes into €44,000 at Blessington Mart
The Suffolk Premier Show and Sale took place at Blessington Mart, yesterday, Bank Holiday Monday, August 2. There was a...
Sheep
Management of rams post-breeding
With the breeding season at an end for the majority of mid-season lambing flocks, it’s important to not neglect rams,...
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...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Sheep
How to identify a 'problem' ram this breeding season
With the breeding season in full swing, many farmers will be hoping for positive results when the time comes to...
Sheep
Sheep management: Tips to ensure a successful breeding period
For some, the breeding season has already kickstarted, while for others, ram turnout is just around the corner. For those...
Sheep
'Achieving high performance will be difficult without the right genetics'
With a host of breeding sales set to take place over the coming weeks, attention will quickly turn to buying...
Sheep
Sheep management: The importance of buying in replacement rams early
It’s coming to that stage in the year where the focus switches to preparing for the upcoming breeding season, particularly...