Breeding sheep

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

The conference which takes place in Westport on 18 February will look at key messages from hill sheep research, water quality in the uplands and marketing of hill lamb.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

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My Farming Week: Tom Cox, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

My Farming Week: Tom Cox, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

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Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

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Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

MANAGEMENT 26 November 2025

Weaning plans on Tullamore Farm

Weaning plans on Tullamore Farm

Weaning plans on Tullamore Farm

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Tullamore Farm: rams getting ready for busy few weeks

Tullamore Farm: rams getting ready for busy few weeks

Shaun Diver has the latest update of what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm.

MANAGEMENT 27 August 2025

Camera at the Mart: good clearance at Macroom breeding sale

Camera at the Mart: good clearance at Macroom breeding sale

The recent addition of evening sheep breeding sales to Macroom Mart's autumn schedule is proving popular with both buyers and sellers. Tommy Moyles reports from the final sale of the season.

MARKETS 27 August 2025

Phenomenal demand for Cheviot sheep

Phenomenal demand for Cheviot sheep

Demand outstripped supplies in three sales held in Blessington, Cooley Peninsula and Donegal, with prices hitting over €400/head on numerous occasions

MARKETS 27 August 2025

Greyface ewe lambs sell to £370 at Aghanloo

Greyface ewe lambs sell to £370 at Aghanloo

The recent dip in fat lamb prices seems to have had no impact on the breeding sheep trade.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 August 2025

Farm Tech Talk: breeding sheep prices, milk prices and setting grain prices

Farm Tech Talk: breeding sheep prices, milk prices and setting grain prices

Emer Murphy from ESB Networks is this week's special guest on Farm Tech Talk. She talks about safety concerns during farm construction.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

A timed auction hosted by Roscommon Mart including 26 lots of ewe lambs, hoggets and rams is currently under way and will close on Friday 29 August 2025 at 7pm.

MARKETS 27 August 2025

Camera at the Mart: records smashed at Mayo Mule and Greyface premier

Camera at the Mart: records smashed at Mayo Mule and Greyface premier

Martin Merrick reports from the premier sale of the Mayo Mule and Greyface group, which saw records for both hoggets and lambs smashed across the two-day sale.

MARKETS 27 August 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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