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Sheep
Scanners finding more singles in early lambing flocks
James Hanly
The Irish Farmers Journal asked seven sheep scanners from across the country about how lamb numbers have fared so far this year compared to previous seasons.
22 January 2025 Buildings
Pedigree polytunnel gets new cover
Ronan Gallagher has invested in a heavy-duty tarp cover for his existing polytunnel for his prize winning pedigree Texels.
12 January 2025 News
Farmer left to bear costs after two sheep killed in dog attack
The attack took place in Ballylaneen in the early hours of Saturday morning 4 January. Ten more sheep were injured in the attack.
One Irish sheep flock under restriction for maedi visna
Maedi visna - also known as ovine progressive pneumonia - is a persistent infection of sheep and goats.
5 January 2025 News
Scanning result is nothing to brag about
Derek Robinson had hoped his flock might have produced a scanning result closer to 200%.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Great Christmas production sale tops at 5,000gns
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena Livestock Market for the Great Christmas production sale.
1 January 2025 Breeding & health
Watch: top price of €5,100 for In-lamb Texel in Carnaross
Adam Woods reports from the North Eastern Texel Club’s annual sale of in-lamb hoggets in Carnaross, Co Meath.
28 December 2024 Breeding & health
Farming News: new calf boat, Kerry vote and a dog attack on Galway flock
A potential new calf boat, next Monday's Kerry vote and a devastating dog attack on sheep in Co Galway are among this week's topics on the Farming News Podcast.
13 December 2024 News
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.
6 December 2024 News
Artnagullion crowned Beltex flock of the year
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club flock competition awards.
4 December 2024 Breeding & health
Final show for the prestigious Knockcroghery Charollais flock
Rachel Gallagher reports from her interview with Declan Miley ahead of the upcoming dispersal of his award-winning Knockcroghery Charollais flock.
7 November 2024 Breeding & health
In-lamb Suffolk hits 10,500gns
Rachel Gallagher reports from The Great Bonanza female sale held in Ballymena Livestock Market.
4 November 2024 Breeding & health