Sheep
Planning for weaning
As we move into June, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch writes it is time for mid-season lambing flocks to start planning for weaning, sharing advice on timing, preparation and the impact on ewe performance.
9 June 2026
Managing your sheep farm through June
Grassland management, weaning decisions, cull ewe selection and shearing are all discussed on this episode of the OviCast podcast.
9 June 2026
4 steps for easier shearing
Shearing is one of the busiest days of the year on sheep farms, but by completing a couple of simple tasks beforehand the job can be made that little bit easier.
7 June 2026
New look for Teagasc National Sheep Conference
The new look Teagasc National Sheep Conference will take place this year on Thursday, June 18 in Ballinasloe, County Galway. In a change to the format from previous years, the conference will be divided into two sessions, blending indoor conference presentations with outdoor practical workshops.
3 June 2026
How are lambs performing this year?
Dr. Frank Campion joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss lamb performance on the BETTER farms this spring.
26 May 2026
Producer organisations growing from strength to strength out west
With a significant number of organic lambs and hoggets being produced along the western seaboard, John Noonan, Teagasc Organic Advisor, and Oisín O’Connor, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, tell us about the Western Organic Producer Organisation, which aims to connect breeders, finishers and buyers.
19 May 2026
Maximising lamb thrive
After a challenging spring, Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, outlines strategies to maximise lamb performance between now and weaning.
19 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026
Maximising the value of your wool
Warmer and drier weather over recent weeks mean that the annual task of shearing isn’t too far away on many sheep farms.
17 May 2026
Don’t let scald be a gateway to more costly lameness issues
Sheep farmers have been urged to act on scald early, rather than delaying treatment and facing the prospect of more costly infectious lameness control strategies.
16 May 2026