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Research carried out on methane genetics shows there is potential in the future to select sheep that produce lower levels of methane, writes Darren Carty.
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The growth in farmers converting to organic farming continues while another area recording significant growth is the Sheep Ireland LambPlus programme which closes on 16 December.
The project will be done with the support of Sheep Ireland and has received funding from the Department of Agriculture under the Green ERAHUB funding programme.
The number of ewes recorded on the 2024 annual sheep and goat census will have an influence on the Sheep Improvement Scheme and possibly the National Sheep Welfare Scheme
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Rachel Gallagher reports from Manorhamilton mart for the inaugural Sheep Ireland hill ram sale.
A diverse group of farmers from all over Ireland have come together in response to growing interest in the breed from commercial sheep farmers.
Rachel Gallagher reports from GVM Tullamore Mart for the 14th annual Sheep Ireland multi-breed ram sale where average prices increased by €58/head and the sale average hit 90%.
With ram sales in full flight there is a number of queries being raised regarding compliance with certain aspects of the genotyped ram action.
The Sheep Ireland sale recorded an average price of €853 for 464 rams across 11 breeds and achieved a high clearance rate of 90%.
The deadline for applying for an extension for the sheep dipping action in the sheep welfare scheme is 15 September 2024.
