Sheep
Sheep Management Notes – September 2026
Focused on maintaining flock performance, dealing with grass shortages, preparing for the breeding season and store lamb options, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch shares key management notes for the month of September.
1 September 2026
Grazing infrastructure upgrades to boost farm performance
Is there a way to improve grazing infrastructure to boost animal and financial performance while reducing labour demands? Nikki Kennedy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, looks at how simple upgrades can help farmers improve grass utilisation and grazing efficiency.
31 August 2026
Ewe Pre-Breeding Checks
Ewe productivity has a major impact on profitability. Two ways to increase output are use of prolific breeds and to improve ewe weight and condition ahead of breeding, Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, shares advice on getting your ewe flock in shape before breeding.
29 August 2026
Preparing rams for a successful breeding season
Enda Maloney, Teagasc Advisor, discusses the key steps farmers can take to prepare rams for a successful breeding season.
28 August 2026
Challenging grazing conditions and selling lambs
Michael Forde, participant in the Signpost and BETTER Sheep Programmes, fills us in on the latest happenings on his farm, focusing on overcoming the challenges of a dry summer, lamb sales plans and monitoring ewe body condition.
27 August 2026
Assessing Winter Feed Stocks
This year, completing a fodder budget could be one of the most important tasks any farmer undertakes. Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, tells us more.
26 August 2026
Farmers invited to series of fodder clinics
Starting on Wednesday, August 26, Teagasc has organised a series of fodder clinics for farmers located in the counties most impacted by the drought.
25 August 2026
The Sheep Enterprise at Mountbellew Agricultural College
On this episode of the OviCast podcast, Ciaran Lynch catches up with Mountbellew Agricultural College farm manager, Ronan Grealis, and enterprise lecturer, Barry Boner, ahead of the upcoming Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Sheep Event on Thursday, August 27.
25 August 2026
Good sheep handling facilities – An investment that delivers
With summer management now in full swing, sheep handling is becoming a regular task on many farms. John Enda Flannelly, Teagasc Advisor, discusses the importance of good sheep handling facilities.
22 August 2026
Key messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee
More than 50 representatives from across the sector participated in a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, today, August 21, at Teagasc Oak Park.
21 August 2026