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Peak nematodirus egg hatching hitting some areas earlier

Peak hatching is expected to occur in most areas in the early days of April while peak hatching occurred in many Atlantic coastal fringes at the end of March.

MARKETS 8 April 2025

Sheep management: grass management, scald and ewes going on their back

Grass growth rate has improved but it is important that farmers continue to take steps to build supplies until growth is capable of satisfying demand.

MARKETS 8 April 2025

Sheep mart prices: numbers low despite higher prices

While some sales are witnessing more ewe hoggets and cull ewes being attracted to the ring, in general numbers remain tight, with prices continuing to edge upwards.

MARKETS 8 April 2025

Sheep Trends: lamb prices edge closer to €10/kg

Prices have increased by another 10c/kg over the last week, with demand for ewes also intensifying.

MARKETS 8 April 2025

My Farming Week: Peter McGee, Ballintra, Co Donegal

On this edition of My Farming Week, we spoke to Donegal suckler and sheep farmer, Peter McGee, who recently had double sextuplet lambs on his farm.

NEWS 8 April 2025

Camera at the Mart: spring lambs hit a high of €6/kg in Raphoe

Rachel Gallagher reports from Raphoe Livestock Mart for the weekly sheep sale.

MARKETS 8 April 2025

Gardaí investigating after lamb found hung from gate

Gardaí attended the scene of the incident in Summerhill, Co Meath, on Saturday 5 April.

NEWS 8 April 2025

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

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In pictures: cull ewes top €3/kg in Athenry Mart

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NI Dutch Spotted spring sale tops at 2,300gns

Peak nematodirus hatching in NI from 25 March to 3 April

Large number of heavy hoggets hit the ring in Tullamore

Large number of heavy hoggets hit the ring in Tullamore

Easter demand lifts lamb price to €10/kg

Easter demand lifts lamb price to €10/kg

MOST READ STORIES

Peak nematodirus egg hatching hitting some areas earlier

Sheep management: grass management, scald and ewes going on their back

Sheep mart prices: numbers low despite higher prices

Sheep Trends: lamb prices edge closer to €10/kg

My Farming Week: Peter McGee, Ballintra, Co Donegal

Camera at the Mart: spring lambs hit a high of €6/kg in Raphoe

Gardaí investigating after lamb found hung from gate

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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