Sheep
Deadline approaching for National Sheep Welfare Scheme
0 Deadline approaching for National Sheep Welfare Scheme Apply now for the updated National Sheep Welfare Scheme, the closing date is 15 May 2025. Ábagh Harten tells us how to apply and what farmers need to do to secure their payments. About the Scheme The National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) has been updated […]
3 May 2025
A little help goes a long way for Signpost Sheep farmer, Tomas O’Toole
0 A little help goes a long way for Signpost Sheep farmer, Tomas O’Toole Farming in Clifden, Co. Galway, Signpost Programme and Better Farm Sheep Programme participant, Tomas O’Toole reflects on a busy spring period, highlighting the importance of having sufficient help for lambing and his plans for maintaining lamb performance and building […]
1 May 2025
Helping shape the future of Irish sheep farming at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Helping shape the future of Irish sheep farming at Mountbellew Agricultural College Christopher Scally, Distance Education Course Co-Ordinator with Mountbellew Agricultural College, charts the launch of the Young Sheep Farmer Forum, which aims to empower the next generation of Irish sheep farmers. Mountbellew Agricultural College (MAC) is proud to announce its involvement […]
30 April 2025
Sheep 2025 Open Day: An Exciting Look into the Future of Sheep Farming
Sheep 2025 Open Day: An Exciting Look into the Future of Sheep Farming The highly anticipated Sheep 2025 event will take place this year on Saturday, 21 June at the Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, County Galway. Sheep 2025 will offer an opportunity for farmers, industry professionals, and the general public to explore […]
25 April 2025
All farmers have a role to play in improving water quality
All farmers have a role to play in improving water quality Regardless of scale, intensity or enterprise, all farmers have a role to play in bringing about an improvement in Ireland’s water quality That’s according to Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research at Teagasc, who detailed the Teagasc Better Farming for Water […]
24 April 2025
Listen: The benefits of reseeding this spring
Listen: The benefits of reseeding this spring Mary McEvoy, Technical Development Manager with Germinal, joins Catherine Egan and Ciaran Lynch on this week’s joint episode of the Beef Edge and OviCast podcasts to discuss all aspects of carrying out reseeding. Given the weather this spring, in comparison to previous years, many farmers […]
23 April 2025
Nematodirus and coccidia in lambs
Nematodirus and coccidia in lambs Nematodirus and coccidiosis can occur at the same time, so it is important to be aware of the risk from both types of parasites, Dr. Orla Keane of the Teagasc Animal & Bioscience Research Department tells us more. Nematodirus Nematodirus is an intestinal worm that causes disease […]
22 April 2025
The Benefits of Red Clover
The Benefits of Red Clover Red clover builds soil fertility and boosts animal performance making it an ideal option for farms looking to cut nitrogen bills and grow top-quality forage. Red clover is a relatively drought tolerant, deep tap rooting, nitrogen fixing legume that is primarily used for silage production but can […]
19 April 2025
Listen: The National Sheep Welfare and Sheep Improvement Schemes
Listen: The National Sheep Welfare and Sheep Improvement Schemes David Buckley from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme and the Sheep Improvement Scheme. David outlines the key elements of the Welfare Scheme, including eligible […]
15 April 2025
Looking back to move forward – time to review lambing performance
0 Looking back to move forward – time to review lambing performance As the 2025 lambing season draws to an end, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, Michael Gottstein highlights three areas farmers need to review that will directly impact productivity and profitability for the year ahead. This spring has been kind […]
8 April 2025