Beef
299 incidents at meat plants occurred in 2023
299 incidents were reported to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) that occurred in meat processing plants in 2023. The...
Sheep
Sheep
TD finds it 'extraordinary that wool is classified as a waste product'
Independent TD for Galway West Catherine Connolly has told the Dáil that she finds it “extraordinary that wool is classified as...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Spring lamb and hogget prices take a further hit
The sheep trade this week has seen spring lamb and hogget prices take a hit as factories have moved towards...
N.Ireland
Impressive turnout of sheep at Ballymena Show 2024
Ballymena Show always attracts a fantastic turnout of sheep, and 2024 did not disappoint in this regard. The man charged...
Sheep Technical
Dealing with stomach worms affecting the thrive of lambs
The control of stomach worms in lambs is essential to meet performance targets and to aid in the thrive of...
Beef
IGA event hears of 'toughest year on record' for growing grass
This year (2024) to date has been described as “the toughest year on record” for growing grass at a recent...
Beef
Liming deadline extended further until October 31
A further extension to the date by which lime must be spread under the National Liming Programme has been announced...
Environment
Johnstown Castle open day to showcase sustainable technologies
The Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Centre at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford will host an open day focused...
Sheep
National Sheep Welfare Scheme late application deadline nears
A late application period for sheep farmers to still apply to the new National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) will close in...
Beef
Call for liming deadline extension until year-end
The rural development chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), John Curran has called for an extension to the deadline...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Factories offering up to €9/kg for spring lambs
Following the drop in prices for spring lambs and hoggets last week, there were further developments in the sheep trade...
N.Ireland
Results: Beef, dairy and sheep champions at Armagh Show
Armagh Show 2024 boasted, possibly, its largest cattle entry of all time. Judging of the various classes went on well...
Beef
Farmers in New Zealand told to prepare as winter arrives
With the arrival of winter in June in New Zealand, farmers are being encouraged to prepare adverse weather plans which...
Sheep
Sheep marts: 'Active' trade for export lambs at Loughrea Mart
The most recent sale at Loughrea Mart showed there was an “active” trade for ram lambs for export there. The...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Supplies rise as throughput crosses 1m head
Spring lambs were processed in slightly higher numbers last week, according to the latest sheep kill figures from the Department...
Beef
Govt: Livestock diseases may 'rise' as temperatures increase
A “rise” in diseases affecting livestock, such as bluetongue, were among some of the impacts that may affect the Irish...
CAP / Schemes
Sheep Improvement Scheme balancing payments commence
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, June 5) announced the commencement of the 15%...
Sheep
Sheep trade: €1/kg cut to hogget quotes as spring lamb prices drop
Prices in the sheep trade this week (beginning Tuesday, June 4) have received a significant cut from the latest offerings...