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Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

UK sheepmeat imports increased by 7% to reach 65,000t, while lamb exports to the end of quarter three increased by 15% to reach 68,000t.

NEWS 23 November 2025

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

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Bumper acorn crop sees increase in sheep poisonings

Bumper acorn crop sees increase in sheep poisonings

NEWS 22 November 2025

Schemes update: ensure SIS mineral supplementation is offered for long enough

Schemes update: ensure SIS mineral supplementation is offered for long enough

NEWS 21 November 2025

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

NEWS 16 November 2025

Farm-specific engagement required to reduce anthelmintic resistance

Farm-specific engagement required to reduce anthelmintic resistance

Farm-specific engagement required to reduce anthelmintic resistance

NEWS 14 November 2025

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Minister called on to reverse cuts to schemes

Minister called on to reverse cuts to schemes

A reduction in payment rates for the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme has been sought by both the IFA and ICSA this week.

NEWS 5 November 2025

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

Payments totalling €16.44m were sanctioned this week to 13,175 farmers, or 90% of participants, who selected the standard date of 17 October 2025 for completion of actions.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Black Beauties Suffolks shine bright in Blessington

Black Beauties Suffolks shine bright in Blessington

There was an impressive clearance rate of 93% of the 91 sheep entered, with a new record average of €1,962 set for the sale.

PEDIGREE 5 November 2025

Cuts to 2025 sheep scheme confirmed as €16.4m in payments on way

Cuts to 2025 sheep scheme confirmed as €16.4m in payments on way

The scheme is to pay out €1.50/ewe less than it had been due to pay when it was announced in Budget 2025.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

The sale recorded a clearance rate of 92% for hogget rams averaging at €960/head, while ram lambs averaged at €676/head.

PEDIGREE 5 November 2025

Payment rate cuts to sheep and beef schemes ‘unfair’ - ICSA

Payment rate cuts to sheep and beef schemes ‘unfair’ - ICSA

Oversubscription of beef and sheep schemes should trigger extra support, not cuts, according to the ICSA.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Farmer shoots dog after eight ewes are killed

Farmer shoots dog after eight ewes are killed

Seven out of a flock of 90 ewes were killed in a dog attack and no sooner than three days later the flock was targeted again.

NEWS 5 November 2025

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The farmers behind the Golden Arches

McDonald’s and Lakeland Dairies’ partnership: behind every iconic McDonald’s product lies a network of dedicated Irish suppliers, family farms and co-operatives.

The farmers behind the Golden Arches

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