Sheep
The ram effect – compacts lambing
Dr Tim Keady, Teagasc, Athenry Research Centre, Co. Galway, writes on the ram effect and its role in allowing for a compact lambing season.
8 October 2025
The cost of keeping a ewe
The recently published National Farm Survey Mid-Season Lowland Lamb Enterprise Factsheet 2024 from the Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department laid bare the costs and returns of sheep farming in 2024.
8 October 2025
Genetic progress in the hills
David Coen from Sheep Ireland joins this week’s OviCast to discuss the genetic progress being made in hill flocks across the country.
7 October 2025
Behind the scenes at Ballyhaise Agricultural College
The Ballyhaise Agricultural College team showcases what their college has to offer in this series of videos.
1 October 2025
OviCast: What to consider if mating ewe lambs
Dr. Tim Keady joins this week’s OviCast to explore the key considerations around mating ewe lambs.
30 September 2025
Number of organic livestock farms trebles since 2022
The Irish organic sector continues to expand, with the number of organic livestock farms trebling since 2022.
30 September 2025
Best practice sheep dipping guidelines for the protection of water
Sheep dipping is vital for parasite control, but products like organophosphates and pyrethroids pose risks to water quality if not handled correctly. Sinéad Devaney tells us more.
24 September 2025
The essentials for successful farm succession
James McDonnell, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, and Clare O’Keeffe, Succession Ireland Mediator, join Ciaran Lynch and Catherine Egan on this week’s joint episode of the Ovicast and the Beef Edge podcast to discuss all aspects of generation renewal, succession and mediation.
23 September 2025
September grass update with Dr. Philip Creighton
Teagasc Researcher, Dr. Philip Creighton gives us the monthly update on grassland management.
23 September 2025
Ram management during mating season to maximise future flock performance
Effective ram management during the mating season is essential for ensuring high flock fertility and avoiding costly surprises at scanning time. Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Michael Gottstein tells us more.
23 September 2025