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Sheep
Ewe numbers fall by 94,477 head or 3.7% in 2024
Darren Carty
The results of the Department of Agriculture’s annual sheep and goat census shows ewe numbers fell in each of the 26 counties.
22 March 2025 Management
CSP dairy-beef scheme to open again in April
There will be an opportunity for dairy farmers who did not participate in the scheme in 2024 to join and participate in 2025.
15 March 2025 News
12% increase in LambPlus participation in 2025
The increase of approximately 200 flocks brings total participation to approximately 1,650 flocks, with Donegal leading the way with 14%.
Editorial: hill sheep breeding plans
We are hearing increased concerns from hill sheep farmers about discussions on rewetting plans taking place behind closed doors.
5 March 2025 Viewpoints
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.
5 March 2025 News
Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm
Shaun Diver takes a look at what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
13 December 2024 Management
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
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.
27 November 2024 Management
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.
22 November 2024 Management
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.
30 October 2024 Management