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Young sheep farmer forum launched to tackle sector challenges
James Hanly
The forum was launched by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on Tuesday 15 April at an event hosted on one of Kepak’s supplier farms, owned by Damien Flynn in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath.
Young sheep farmer forum launched to tackle sector challenges
British Society of Animal Science appoints new president
15 April 2025 News
British Society of Animal Science appoints new president
Dr Helen Warren, the European ruminant technical manager at Alltech, succeeds Professor David Kenny in the role.
Lakeland Dairies farm to host Teagasc Signpost water quality event
15 April 2025 News
Lakeland Dairies farm to host Teagasc Signpost water quality event
The event will cover nutrient management and clover performance, plus managing mid-season grass to maximise milk production.
Italian ryegrass in Ireland found to be glyphosate-resistant
A population of Italian ryegrass which is resistant to glyphosate has been found in Ireland, Teagasc has said.
15 April 2025 News
Beef prices: factories try to apply pressure to trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
15 April 2025 Markets
€38,000 scholarship available to agri-food innovators
The programme is delivered by the UCD school of bio-systems and food engineering, in partnership with Teagasc, at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co Kildare.
15 April 2025 News
169 labelling complaints made to FSAI in 2024
Issues with incorrect labelling can include allergens, the country of origin, labelling meat as an ingredient or nutritional information for both prepacked and non-prepacked foods.
14 April 2025 News
Five years of Teagasc's Signpost webinars
The Signpost Webinar Series has attracted almost 6,000 registered viewers since 2020.
14 April 2025 News
NI Dutch Spotted spring sale tops at 2,300gns
Rachel Gallagher reports from Swatragh Livestock Market for the annual Dutch Spotted Sheep Society spring sale.
14 April 2025 Breeding & health
Teagasc searching for farmers to take part in soil health project
A recent report on soil health education in Ireland highlighted the need for more practical-based and hands-on outdoor learning.
14 April 2025 News
Clare Macra to host association's annual general meeting
The event will include reports and discussion of motions and recommendations as well as the handover to the newly elected presidential team.
14 April 2025 News
Mixed Carrick trade sees top call of €7,500 for Charolais bull
Nevan McKiernan reports on the show and sale of continental cattle at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday.
14 April 2025 Pedigree