Agri-Business
ICSA: Sheep farmers 'hardest hit' by Brexit
Sheep farming has been the sector hardest hit by the consequences of Brexit, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep...
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TD calls on minister to establish sheep forum
An Independent TD has urged Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to establish a dedicated sheep forum....
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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
Crowds turn out as sheep protest gets underway outside Dáil
Members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), politicians and farmers have gathered outside the Dáil and the...
Agri-Business
INHFA calls for 'emergency aid package' for sheep farmers
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called on the government to deliver an “emergency aid package to...
Agri-Business
ICSA urges farmers to hold back lambs in support of protest
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has urged sheep farmers to hold back lambs from meat factories tomorrow...
Sheep News
DAFM: Over 38,500 sheep and goat census forms returned
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that over 38,500 sheep and goat census forms have...
Agri-Business
Ifac Farm Report: Controlling costs 'crucial' for sheep farmers
Controlling costs on sheep farms will be crucial this year as margins look set to tighten further, according to the...
Sheep News
Video: Sheep farmers protest out of 'pure necessity'
Sheep farmers took to the streets of Roscommon town today, Monday, February 13 in a protest organised by the Irish...
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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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ICSA AGM: Minister told of potential sheep farmer protest
Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been told that sheep farmer members of the Irish Cattle...
Agri-Business
DAFM endangered lives of hill sheep farmers during cold snap - TD
A Kerry TD has claimed that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) endangered the lives of some...
Sheep
ICSA calls on minister to hold meeting on sheep sector crisis
The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group must meet urgently to discuss the crisis in the sheep sector, the Irish...
Agri-Business
ICSA urges sheep farmers seeking higher prices to 'stand firm'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has urged sheep farmers to “stand firm” and demand better prices for...
Sheep News
Donegal had most Sheep Improvement Scheme applications
Over 19,000 farmers made applications for the new Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
Sheep News
Hackett suggests meeting next month to establish wool council
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has suggested that a meeting...
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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
Budget 2023 case study: The sheep farmer
As the content of Budget 2023 continues to be examined, many farmers will be wondering how their finances will be...
Sheep News
Farmers urged to be vigilant as number of sheep stolen rises
Farmers are being urged to be vigilant and keep a close eye on stock as the number of sheep stolen...
Sheep
Sheep: Only a quarter of farms economically viable in 2020
Only around a quarter of farms involved in the sheep sector were economically viable last year, according to the Teagasc...
Sheep
UK-NZ trade deal 'very concerning' for sheep farmers - IFA
The agreement ‘in principle’ of a trade agreement between the UK and New Zealand is “very concerning” for Irish sheep...