Sheep
Fertiliser spreading – key dates approaching
September marks a key month and farmers need to be aware that the closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser, either nitrogen or phosphorus, is fast approaching.
2 September 2025
Ewe BCS: Start now to ensure ewes are fit for the year ahead
Body condition score (BCS) is an important way of assessing the nutritional status of a flock without the need for anything more than a pair of hands and a race, Research Officer at Teagasc Athenry, Dr. Frank Campion tells us more.
2 September 2025
OviCast: Monitoring worm burden and assessing drench effectiveness
One of the key factors influencing lamb performance at this stage of the season is managing and effectively treating the worm burden. For this OviCast episode, Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello joins Ciaran Lynch to discuss this in detail.
2 September 2025
BETTER hill sheep farming – the Kerrigans’ journey
Joanne Masterson, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Athenry, tells us about the Kerrigan family’s journey in developing an organic hill sheep system Co. Galway.
31 August 2025
Research update: Early results from hill lamb finishing study
Comparing the performance of finishing hill lambs indoors on three organic forage-based diets, Teagasc Research Officer, Dr. Frank Campion shares some early results from the GROFarmS hill lamb finishing study.
26 August 2025
The programme of events for Generational Renewal Week 2025
Generational renewal is a growing priority in Irish Agriculture and to highlight the opportunities in farming, Teagasc has organised five events to take place during generational renewal week, which will run from Monday, 8 September to Friday, 12 September.
25 August 2025
Explore Upland Sheep at the CAFRE Hill Farm Open Day
Dr Eileen McCloskey, Senior Livestock Technologist at CAFRE explains how the ewes are managed according to type and suitability for the area of the hill, ahead of the Open Day at the Hill Farm Centre on Wednesday 3 September.
25 August 2025
Do you meet the stocking requirements for the ANC Scheme?
Ábagh Harten, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe tells us why, with more than half the year behind us, now is the ideal moment to pause and look at your stocking rates to ensure you stay on course for the coming months.
24 August 2025
What’s your plan for flock replacements?
Although still August, the sheep breeding season is fast approaching. With hogget ewes reaching record prices in some early specialised sales, sheep farmers need to have a plan for sourcing their next generation of ewes – whether breeding from within of having to enter the market.
24 August 2025
Quarantine treatment – avoid buying in resistant worms
When introducing new sheep onto the farm, one of the biggest risks is that they could be carrying resistant parasites or worms. To avoid the spread of these worms, a quarantine treatment protocol should be followed for all incoming sheep.
23 August 2025