Sheep
Positive recovery in grass growth evident
After the prolonged period of dry weather and the eventual return of rain, data from the national grassland database, PastureBase Ireland has pointed to a significant recovery in grass growth rates.
11 September 2026
September grass focus
Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss soke key grassland management tips for the month ahead.
11 September 2026
Why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist
An up-to-date soil test will help ensure that lime and fertiliser decisions for 2027 are based on what each field actually needs, Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, and the NMP Online team explain why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist.
10 September 2026
Farm succession to be showcased at Wicklow farm walk
As part of Generational Renewal Week 2026, the Tyner family in Co. Wicklow will host a farm walk to showcase what they’ve done to bring the next generation into the business, Peter Lawrence, Teagasc Advisor in Tinahely previews the event.
10 September 2026
Selling store lambs this autumn
We catch up with Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, on the OviCast podcast, to discuss the options for selling store lambs this autumn.
8 September 2026
Western Organic Producer Organisation holds successful first sale
Gaining momentum since its launch back in March 2026, Teagasc Organic Advisor, John Noonan reflects of the success of the Western Organic Producer Organisation’s first sheep sale on August 23.
8 September 2026
Stomach worms in lambs – what wormers are working on your farm?
Sheep enterprises rely on the use of wormers to control stomach worms. Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, outlines a simple and cost-effective drench test that should be carried out on all sheep farms to determine if the anthelmintic classes being used are working.
8 September 2026
Grass growth recovering, but supplementary feeding ongoing
A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee took place in Oak Park, Carlow, today, 7 September, to review the continuing impact of the 2026 drought on grass production and fodder supplies, and to consider the actions that can be taken now to support farmers through the autumn and into next spring.
7 September 2026
Managing autumn grass supplies following drought conditions
September's grassland management approach will vary considerably between farms, writes Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, who details the various strategies sheep farmers should employ when facing a grass shortage or target supplies.
2 September 2026
Post-drought management: 3 steps to protect next spring’s lamb crop
After a challenging summer, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch looks at three steps sheep farmers should take to protect flock performance next spring.
1 September 2026