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Q&A: New sheep evaluations

The role out of new sheep evaluations launched this week and what it means for farmers is explained by Sheep Ireland’s Sean Godfrey.

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Q&A: New sheep evaluations

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Former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm for €1.2m

Former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm for €1.2m

FOR SALE 28 January 2026

Australian farmers flock to wool or shedding sheep

Australian farmers flock to wool or shedding sheep

FEATURE 7 January 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Sheep kill back by almost one fifth in 2025

Sheep kill back by almost one fifth in 2025

Sheep kill back by almost one fifth in 2025

NEWS 19 December 2025

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Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

The new Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Producer Group is open to suppliers under 35 years of age and has been launched in tandem with a young sheep farmer forum report.

NEWS 29 August 2025

Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

Irish exports will not be able to compete in the commodity market with Australian and New Zealand exports representing a lower price point.

MARKETS 29 August 2025

Irish lamb lands in the US

Irish lamb lands in the US

US wholesaler Marx Foods, already importing Irish beef, received the first shipment of lamb this week from Irish Country Meats.

NEWS 29 August 2025

Sheep Management: keeping on top of deadlines

Sheep Management: keeping on top of deadlines

A number of deadlines are upon farmers to complete tasks in the sheep welfare scheme while closing stocks of fertiliser must be declared by 15 October 2025.

MANAGEMENT 29 August 2025

New project to tackle organic leakage

New project to tackle organic leakage

The Organic Beef and Lamb Innovation Group aims to reduce leakage, improve supply chain coordination and enhance producer collaboration and support.

SCHEMES 29 August 2025

Achill's young sheep farmers staying true to the Blackface

Achill's young sheep farmers staying true to the Blackface

A group of young sheep farmers on Achill island are gearing up for their 10th Blackface show.

NEWS 29 August 2025

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

A timed auction hosted by Roscommon Mart including 26 lots of ewe lambs, hoggets and rams is currently under way and will close on Friday 29 August 2025 at 7pm.

MARKETS 29 August 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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