Sheep
Advice on using raddle effectively when breeding sheep
The breeding season is now well underway in flocks the length and breadth of the country, and ewes covered this...
Sheep Breeding
Sheep Technical
Showcase of New Zealand breed of 'elite maternal' sheep in Meath
A New Zealand (NZ) sheep breed has been labelled an “elite maternal” by a Irish sheep farmer, who is holding...
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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 News
New breeding values for sheep aim to reduce emissions
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research and innovation,...
Sheep Technical
Sheep management: Giving time to put condition back on ewes
Breeding on mid-season lambing flocks may seem a while away yet, but preparing ewes for it cannot and should not...
Sheep
Brexit 'a unique opportunity' for Irish sheep breeders
Brexit could be a unique opportunity for supplying sheep breeding stock to Northern Ireland farmers, according to one well-known Leitrim...
Sheep
Do you know how to identify an underperforming ram?
With the breeding season in full swing, many farmers will be hoping for positive results when they scan their ewes...
Sheep
A simple step to avoid a headache come scanning
The final week of breeding for many early April lambing flocks is fast approaching and farmers will be preparing to...
Sheep
Sheep Ireland to offer free parentage recording service for hill farmers
Sheep Ireland is to continue offering free parentage recording services to hill sheep farmers around Ireland. Eamon Wall of Sheep...
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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
150 elite rams on offer at Sheep Ireland sale
Sheep Ireland will hold a multi-breed sale of elite rams on Saturday, August 22, at Tullamore Livestock Mart. There will...
Sheep
5 reasons to having a 5-Star ram on your farm
It may seem like a long way off but for mid-season lambing, it is now time to start planning for this...
