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All eligible organic sheep applications accepted
Darren Carty
The growth in farmers converting to organic farming continues while another area recording significant growth is the Sheep Ireland LambPlus programme which closes on 16 December.
27 November 2024 Tagging
Farmers ordering tags early ahead of peak spring calving
The peak sales season now ranges from November through to February with farmers keen to get supplies on hand before the birth of over 1.5m calves from February to April 2025.
27 November 2024 Tagging
Sheep census and SIS reference number
The number of ewes recorded on the 2024 annual sheep and goat census will have an influence on the Sheep Improvement Scheme and possibly the National Sheep Welfare Scheme
Grazing more sheep with less fertiliser
Clement Lynch has adopted a paddock grazing system on his sheep farm in Park, Co Derry. Peter McCann reports
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland