Sheep Welfare Scheme

Sheep Management: culling ewes post-weaning and the store lamb trade

Ewes with large pendulous udders, large teats etc end up consuming significant time around lambing time

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Worms are changing on livestock farms, says expert

Worms are changing on livestock farms, says expert

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 July 2025

Farm schemes: useful contacts and phone numbers to get help

Farm schemes: useful contacts and phone numbers to get help

SCHEMES 19 June 2025

Over 17,000 farmers eligible for €13/ewe payment

Over 17,000 farmers eligible for €13/ewe payment

Over 17,000 farmers eligible for €13/ewe payment

L2 15 June 2025

Sheep Management: care when applying pour-on

Sheep Management: care when applying pour-on

Sheep Management: care when applying pour-on

MANAGEMENT 4 June 2025

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Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

The incidence of blowfly strike had waned in the last week to 10 days following a dip in temperatures, but some vets are cautioning farmers to be mindful of possible cases.

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

Sheep Management: grassland management, drafting lambs and shearfest talks

Sheep Management: grassland management, drafting lambs and shearfest talks

The next few weeks are vital for grassland management with lamb performance for the coming months dictated by keeping good-quality grass ahead of lambs.

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

Reducing numbers in Sheep Improvement Scheme

Reducing numbers in Sheep Improvement Scheme

The breeding ewe flock reduced by almost 100,000 head in the December 2024 sheep census, possibly leaving some farmers needing to tweak their SIS reference number.

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

Almost 124,000 BISS applications submitted by May deadline

Almost 124,000 BISS applications submitted by May deadline

There was also 18,104 application to the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme, 17,011 to the National Sheep Welfare Scheme and 1,947 to the CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme.

SCHEMES 7 May 2025

Final push before attention turns to amendments

Final push before attention turns to amendments

Farmers who still have land details to finalise should ensure that they get their 2025 BISS application submitted by the deadline of 15 May 2025 and avail thereafter of the amendment facility.

SCHEMES 7 May 2025

Weekend weather: mild, warm but turning unsettled

Weekend weather: mild, warm but turning unsettled

Met Éireann has said that the weekend will be predominantly dry at first but turning more unsettled into early next week with highest temperatures of 19°C.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Sheep Management: SWS closing date, ryegrass reseeds and Sheep 2025

Sheep Management: SWS closing date, ryegrass reseeds and Sheep 2025

There are to submit your application for the sheep welfare scheme and secure up to €13 per ewe in support payment.

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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