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Blueprint revealed for hill sheep breeding programme

The blueprint for an improvement in genetic gain, developed by Sheep Ireland and Abacus Bio, has a target of delivering almost €10m in economic benefit over the next 15 years.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Shaun Diver takes a look at what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Teagasc leading sustainable sheep breeding project

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.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: post-breeding management, external parasites and CLP.

It is worthwhile when removing rams to also assess ewe condition, and to segregate any ewes which would benefit from preferential treatment.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Tullamore Farm: grazing comes to a close as cull cows start to move

Shaun Diver has the latest update from Tullamore Farm, including this week's TB test, cull cow carcase weights and feeding wholecrop silage.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: ram management, temporary grazing and liver fluke

Giving priority treatment to young rams after their first breeding season will help to improve their longevity and reduce the number of rams culled after their first season.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Sheep management: SWS action timelines, high worm burdens and mating management

The 15 October deadline for completing actions in the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is approaching fast and farmers should ensure tasks are completed and recorded in the scheme action booklet.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Technology For Profit: data is key, knowledge is power

A stickler for data and detail, Sean Kelly’s focus has remained clear, staying on the family farm to help expand the herd, while keeping sustainability at its core.

Sheep breeding

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Editorial: hill sheep breeding plans

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Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Blueprint revealed for hill sheep breeding programme

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Teagasc leading sustainable sheep breeding project

Sheep Management: post-breeding management, external parasites and CLP.

Tullamore Farm: grazing comes to a close as cull cows start to move

Sheep Management: ram management, temporary grazing and liver fluke

Sheep management: SWS action timelines, high worm burdens and mating management

Technology For Profit: data is key, knowledge is power

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