Sheep
Applications open for €12/ewe scheme
Applications open for €12/ewe scheme The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced details of the new Sheep Improvement Scheme, which will offer farmers payment rates of €12/ewe. Applications to the Sheep improvement Scheme are now open. To be eligible to apply, farmers must: submit a Basic Income Support for […]
26 November 2022
Thin ewe study
Thin ewe study Maresa Sheehan, DAFM, tells us that if ewes are not thriving despite adequate nutrition, they may be suffering from iceberg diseases. Teagasc and DAFM are currently undertaking a ‘Thin Ewe’ study which aims to provide information on the causes of ill thrift/poor body condition score in ewes. Teagasc and […]
15 November 2022
Genotyping Hill Rams
0 Genotyping Hill Rams Genotyping an animal gives a breeder a lot of information including parentage verification and predictions , DAFM approved Scrapie (Where parents have also been genotyped), and Genomic Evaluations. There are many more benefits to genotyping; gender determination, inbreeding co-efficient % and the monitoring of major and lethal genes in […]
8 November 2022
ACRES for Sheep
0 ACRES for Sheep Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, writes about ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) the new Agri-Environment scheme being introduced and how it will apply to sheep farmers. ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) is the new Agri-Environment scheme currently being introduced as a replacement for GLAS. There will be two […]
6 November 2022
Clean Livestock policy
Clean Livestock policy Ciaran Lynch, Sheep Specialist, tells us, the recent wet weather has had a negative impact on management on farms with a decline in grazing conditions seen around the country. This poses a challenge for those finishing lambs outdoors as conditions around feeders or on crops are less than ideal […]
25 October 2022
Making Sure the Ram is working correctly during Mating
Making Sure the Ram is working correctly during Mating Michael Gottstein Head of Sheep KT, writes about the importance of the ram in ensuring next year’s lambing period is a success. Mating time represents that time of year when next year’s lamb crop is sown. The importance of the ram in the […]
11 October 2022
Meet the Farmer – Brian Keane
0 Meet the Farmer – Brian Keane Brian Keane farms 96 hectares in conjunction with his father John, Uncle Aidan, brother Eoin and fiancé Blathnáid. The farm is situated in Davidstown near Enniscorthy,Co. Wexford and is a sheep, cattle and tillage farm with approximately five hectares of commercial forestry. The 81 hectares of […]
2 October 2022
Pre breeding stock management at the fore
Pre breeding stock management at the fore As summer turns into autumn in Malin Head, Co. Donegal, sheep farmer Tommy Mullin is as busy as ever. The autumn check list of jobs is well underway with stock management to the fore ahead of a busy breeding season. The ewe flock are in […]
27 September 2022
Autumn Grassland Management Guidelines
Autumn Grassland Management Guidelines Philip Creighton, Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry Co. Galway, writes about autumn grassland management to ensure adequate grass availability for ewes at lambing. Autumn is the starting point of the grassland year. Management and decisions made in this period have a direct effect on […]
27 September 2022
Understanding pasture contamination and its implications for management
Understanding pasture contamination and its implications for management Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, explains the importance of management in dealing with pasture contamination. On sheep farms the parasite challenge on pasture is made up from a population of Nematodirus and other Strongyles larvae. In general Nematodirus only poses a risk to young […]
23 September 2022