Sheep
Early harvest opportunity for forage crops
The earlier than normal harvest has created an opportunity for the establishment of forage crops on tillage farms, suited to carrying store lambs or ewes over the winter months.
1 August 2026
Olivia Hynes showcases profitable beef and sheep system at farm walk
A large crowd attended the National Future Beef farm walk hosted by Future Beef farmer Olivia Hynes at Kilcash, Co. Roscommon. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more.
31 July 2026
Forage crops: Adding value to mixed farming systems
In this episode of OviCast, Dr Frank Campion discusses the role of forage crops within an integrated livestock system and the value they can bring to sheep enterprises.
29 July 2026
Botanically diverse swards can reduce farm gate emissions in pasture-based sheep systems
Dr. Sarah Woodmartin, Teagasc Research Officer, discusses the role of botanically diverse swards in improving the environmental and economic sustainability of pasture-based sheep production.
28 July 2026
Building a hill sheep breeding programme
Breeding advances for lowland sheep are delivering substantial returns. A new plan aims to extend those benefits to hill flocks. Nóirín McHugh, Teagasc Research Geneticist, and David Coen, Sheep Ireland Head of Hill Sheep Breed Improvement, tell us more.
27 July 2026
Preparing students for a future in sheep farming
The Ballyhaise Agricultural College sheep enterprise is focused on helping students learn practical skills to support their future career in farming.
25 July 2026
Organic Lamb Finishing Events – From Farm to Fork
Taking place this August, the Organic Lamb Finishing Events will bring together farmers, researchers, processors and industry leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges for organic lamb production.
22 July 2026
Reducing the incidence of disease on sheep farms
Effective flock biosecurity protects animal health, cuts antibiotic use and saves money, Teagasc Advisor, Eamonn Dempsey tells us more about its importance.
22 July 2026
Time to tidy up the ewe flock
With weaning now complete on the majority of lowland sheep farms, there is an ideal opportunity to review the breeding flock. Ciaran Lynch, Sheep Specialist, tells us more.
21 July 2026
Improving Performance on a Mixed Beef and Sheep Farm
Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, joins Catherine Egan, host of the Beef Edge podcast, to chat with Roscommon farmer and Future Beef Programme participant, Olivia Hynes, ahead of the upcoming open day on her farm.
21 July 2026