Lambs

The Irish Farmers Journal asked seven sheep scanners from across the country about how lamb numbers have fared so far this year compared to previous seasons.

The ideal combination of Lamlac and efficient feeding technology has made life a great deal easier for a County Roscommon-based sheep farmer during her busiest time of year.

Reports from mart managers are conflicting, with some seeing an easing of prices, especially for heavy lambs, while other report trade similar to last week.

Forward store types were in ready supply at Mayo-Sligo Mart, but buyers still battled hard against each other to secure lots.

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and all of a sudden there’s no one there to do the work or feed the stock. People can be left in an awful situation overnight, James Strain writes.

Rachel Gallagher reports from the Lanark Agricultural Centre for the annual Lanark Ladies in-lamb Texel sale.

A 20p/kg increase to base quotes brings hoggets to 700p/kg, but higher prices are freely available.

Official slaughter data shows the annual cattle kill in NI hit new record levels during 2024.

Jill Noble runs 500 sheep on 155ac in Victoria state and has carved out a niche in pedigree show circles.