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Sheep
Distinguishing between coccidiosis and nematodirus
Darren Carty
Both diseases pose a significant challenge at present, with weather providing an ideal environment for high risk in 2024.
Distinguishing between coccidiosis and nematodirus
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
26 April 2024 Tullamore Farm
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
Breeding has begun on the beef suckler herd in Tullamore, while lambs receive their first run through the handling unit.
Farm Tech Talk: sheds, sheep prices and sowing clover
26 April 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: sheds, sheep prices and sowing clover
A palatial shed for pedigree cattle in Monaghan, the latest sheep prices and advice for over-sowing clover feature in this week's show.
Schemes update: 15 May deadline for ACRES winter bird food plots or strips
The crop must include at least one cereal mix and at least two or more non-cereal seed mixtures.
26 April 2024 Schemes
Approvals begin to issue for tranche two of ACRES general
Approximately 6,700 farmers should receive approval letters for this second tranche of ACRES general.
26 April 2024 News
Tirlán announces new charity partnership with Aware
Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative Tirlán and its employees have chosen Aware as their new charity partner.
26 April 2024 News
Farming News: weather lifts cattle trade and red-hot demand for hill land
Listen now for the latest on the cattle price lift from this week’s weather, how CAP payments are driving demand for marginal land and a breakdown of Irish MEPs’ voting records on farming issues.
26 April 2024 Podcast
Food security fears in wake of Ukraine invasion will remain - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue believes that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could ultimately lead to separate food production and environmental funds for farmers.
26 April 2024 News
Farmers urged to engage early with banks - ICMSA
With many farmers finding themselves in difficult financial situations after a challenging winter, the ICMSA has advised anyone worried about their farm finances to engage early with their bank.
26 April 2024 News
Agri Aware launches Healthy Eating Week with school roadshows
Commencing next week, Agri Aware is carrying out school visits in Dublin and Louth for Healthy Eating Week in partnership with Dole Ireland, writes Sarah McIntosh.
26 April 2024 News
Jump in US beef imports forecast for 2024
United States Department of Agriculture revises beef import forecast upwards as production in the US declines. Phelim O'Neill reports.
26 April 2024 News
Weekend to bring scattered showers - Met Éireann
Met Éireann has said that the weekend will bring scattered showers and cooler conditions.
26 April 2024 News