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Sheep
EU sheep flock falls by 1.45m head in 2023
Darren Carty
The continued decline in sheep numbers is having a significant effect on production, with the latest European Commission figures showing production fell by 8.1% in January 2024.
3 May 2024 News
Later completion dates for hill farmers in new sheep scheme
The INHFA said that where a farmer avails of the later completion date, it will mean their payment under the scheme will not be paid "until the end of December or early January".
3 May 2024 News
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Increased access for New Zealand dairy, beef and sheepmeat to EU markets kicks in, but at much lower levels than in its deal with the UK.
Get the glad rags on - it's showtime
It's been eight long months but it's finally time to dust off the white coat and the show boots, writes Shanon Kinahan.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Lambing 2024 – a game of two halves
Derek Robinson has had a successful lambing season, despite the challenging weather
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Mixed results from winter grazing study
Experiments were conducted in Hillsborough, Co Down over two winters where silage swards were grazed by sheep for three to four weeks from mid-November.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Imports lag behind 'world leading' Red Tractor scheme
David Wright outlines the key findings of a report, which compared Red Tractor to assurance schemes from Australia and New Zealand.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
The introduction of the fertiliser database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
1 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed – IFA
The irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners continues to cause devastation on sheep farms.
1 May 2024 Community
NI Trends: price deals to be made on prime cattle; lamb price steadies
Good-quality in-spec cattle are getting harder to source and there are deals to be made. After an electric start to the trade, lamb prices have steadied this week.
1 May 2024 Markets
Sheep Trends: quotes pulled by 10c/kg to 20c/kg
A number of factories are trying to insert downward pressure on the trade in recent days, with quotes reducing by 10c/kg to 20c/kg on last week’s level.
1 May 2024 Markets
Sheep mart prices: factory pressure felt in live trade
Sales held in recent days have witnessed prices ease on average by €5 to €10/head for hoggets and spring lambs.
1 May 2024 Markets