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National Lowland Sheep Conference to address production issues
The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference will take place on Tuesday, January 28, in the Ard RÃ House Hotel, Tuam,...
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50,000 sheep farmers receive guide on wool value
‘Shear Success’ a new guide for farmers on how to maximise their wool value, has been delivered to almost 50,000...
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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...
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Map: How many flocks of sheep are in each county?
Details on the sheep flocks in each county have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
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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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DAFM: Census shows 7% decrease in sheep numbers
The total number of sheep in the country in December 2023 decreased by 7% when compared to the previous year,...
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SIS: What are the penalties for non-compliance?
For participation in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS), there are several actions farmers must undertake, but here is a reminder...
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DAFM issues census forms to over 49,000 sheep and goat keepers
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Monday, December 18) begun issuing annual sheep and goat...
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Sheep Census: Donegal has highest sheep population
There were 14,000 fewer sheep registered in the country in 2022 compared to 2021, representing a decrease of 0.35%, with...
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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...
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Sheep and goat census: Submission deadline is next week
Sheep and goat farmers are being reminded that they have until next Monday (February 14, 2022) to return their completed...
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Sheep and goat census: Return deadline for forms extended
The deadline for return of sheep and goat census forms has been extended to Monday, February 14, Minister for Agriculture,...
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Map: 2020 county-by-county sheep numbers
Ireland’s sheep flock increased, once again, by 2% in 2020 compared to 2019, the latest sheep census figures from the Department of...
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2020 Sheep and Goat Census can still be completed online
Farmers have been reminded that, while the deadline of postal forms has now closed, 2020 Sheep and Goat Census submissions...
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DAFM reminds farmers that today is sheep and goat census day
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) wishes to remind farmers that today (Thursday, December 31) is the...
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Online sheep census form deadline fast approaching
Time is running out fast for farmers to complete their sheep and goat census forms for 2019. The deadline for...
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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...
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Farmers urged to get sheep census forms submitted on time
Farmers are being urged to complete their sheep and goat census for 2019 if they have yet to do so...
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Time is running out to complete sheep census forms
Time is running out fast for farmers to complete their sheep and goat census forms for 2019. The forms can...
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Map: How many sheep are there in Ireland?
Ireland’s breeding ewe flock decreased by 3% in 2018 on 2017 levels, the latest sheep census figures from the Department...
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Sheep Census 2018: One week left to submit online forms
Irish flock owners are reminded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that the deadline for the online...