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Sheep kill down 10% in first six months
Amy Forde
There was a 19% drop in the sheep kill for the month of June when compared to June 2023.
26 July 2024 News
Ancient DNA indicates brucellosis evolved with farming
Research has found that brucellosis may have evolved due to early livestock farmers mixing stock and the pathogen circulated throughout herds.
26 July 2024 News
Farmers urged to stay vigilant for bluetongue
Importers must abide by livestock isolation protocols to help ensure the disease is not introduced to Ireland.
Over 40% of sheep farmers making less than €5,000
In 2023, the gross margin was down 8% to €797/ha while direct payments were worth €266/ha on sheep farms.
24 July 2024 News
Farmer Views: 'there's a future in beef if costs stay down'
Grace Hoare interviewed farmers about their outlook on the future of drystock farming and discussed any concerns they have regarding the industry.
24 July 2024 News
€10m to be recouped from ACRES overpayments
Some 4,748 ACRES co-operation participants and 1,039 general participants have been overpaid and will need to return funds in the coming months. Darren Carty reports
24 July 2024 Schemes
No magic bullet for Ireland’s wool industry - minister
The viability of a scouring plant in Ireland is something that needs to be explored, the minister has said.
20 July 2024 News
Lambs weaned and second batch drafted for slaughter
Despite the weather challenges, lambs recorded a positive weaning weight of 37.66kg, having gained an average of 300g per day from birth to weaning.
17 July 2024 Tullamore Farm
Farmer views: 'Too much work in sheep for too little reward'
Grace Hoare speaks to six IFA sheep committee members to gauge their thoughts on grass growth, sheep prices, wool and other issues.
17 July 2024 News
Premier sale date calendar for lowland sheep breeds
The 2024 show and sales season kicked off on Saturday 13 July with the Vendeén Sheep Society event, with sales following thick and fast over the coming months.
14 July 2024 Pedigree
Northern Ireland sheep kill down over 36,147 head or 15% in 2024
The lower number of sheep slaughtered is being strongly influenced by live exports of sheep running almost 40,000 head higher.
13 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Lamb price cuts must stop - IFA
Price cuts of over 20% or nearly €40/lamb in the space of just a few weeks have been experienced by sheep farmers.
12 July 2024 News