Sheep

Good sheep handling facilities – An investment that delivers

With summer management now in full swing, sheep handling is becoming a regular task on many farms. John Enda Flannelly, Teagasc Advisor, discusses the importance of good sheep handling facilities.
22 August 2026

Key messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee

More than 50 representatives from across the sector participated in a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, today, August 21, at Teagasc Oak Park.
21 August 2026

Fodder survey data highlights the need for farmers to be aware of feed supply risks for the winter ahead

The National Fodder and Food Security Committee was convened today, Friday, , by Chairperson, Mike Magan, at the request of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. The meeting was held on foot of the ongoing drought conditions in many parts of the country.
21 August 2026

Dealing with the drought – Teagasc Advisory Messages

Following an extended spell of dry weather and the occurrence of drought conditions on many farms, Teagasc Head of Advisory Services, Tom Curran shared key advisory messages to support farmers dealing with drought through a recent National Fodder Meeting.
19 August 2026

Managing your sheep flock through August

On this episode of the OviCast podcast, Ciaran Lynch catches up with Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, to discuss some of the key management tasks for the coming weeks.
18 August 2026

Grass10: Advice for farmers facing very different grass growing conditions

With the country firmly divided, Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy shares advice for farms where grass is growing and those where drought is still having an impact on grass supplies.
17 August 2026

Keep sheep schemes tasks on track

With the favourable weather a good chunk of the heavy work is complete and now there is an opportunity to look over some paperwork and particularly the sheep scheme task requirements. Eamonn Patten, Teagasc Advisor, tells us more.
16 August 2026

Farmers urged to assess fodder stocks and complete a fodder budget

All farmers are encouraged to carry out a fodder budget which will assist them to take appropriate action to ensure sufficient fodder stocks for the coming winter.
12 August 2026

Building resilience into Irish farming systems to future dry spells

A prolonged period of warm and dry weather has brought challenges to many Irish farms, whether that be issues with curtailed grass growth, water supply or buffer feeding stock outdoors.
12 August 2026

Tracking changes in Good Agricultural Practice Regulations since 2018

Signalling considerable changes to requirements for farming practice, Eddie Burgess, Agricultural Catchments Programme, provides an overview of the more significant changes since the introduction of the fourth Nitrates Action Programme in 2018.
12 August 2026