Sheep
Sheep Newsletter – April 2025
Sheep Newsletter – April 2025 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementWeather conditions in early March gave a good opportunity on many farms to apply some early nitrogen (N). These farms should be looking to apply a second round of fertiliser in early April when conditions are suitable. […]
8 April 2025
Sheep Newsletter – March 2025
Sheep Newsletter – March 2025 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management March grass is the best possible feed for ewes after lambing. Target pre-grazing grass height should be 7-8cm. On many farms this is not possible because ground was not closed up in time and rested over the […]
7 March 2025
Minimising Disease in the Lambing Shed
Minimising Disease in the Lambing Shed Type Media Article By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Lambing has begun or is about to begin for the mid-season flocks. Weather conditions at lambing time can often be unpredictable and more often than not, ewes and lambs are housed for a substantial amount […]
24 February 2025
Preparation is key to a successful lambing season
Preparation is key to a successful lambing season Type Media Article James Fitzgerald discusses the key to a successful 2025 lambing season. With preparation, proper nutrition, colostrum management, and strict hygiene, you can reduce stress and ensure healthier lambs. In the next month, a large proportion of lowland sheep flocks will start […]
14 February 2025
Sheep Newsletter – February 2025
Sheep Newsletter – February 2025 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter growth and fertiliser applicationOver the winter, growth has been good in closed paddocks, which should provide flocks with a strong start following turnout. For those planning to spread fertiliser, pay close attention to the spreading dates as […]
10 February 2025
The 2025 National Sheep Conference – The take home messages
The 2025 National Sheep Conference – The take home messages 0 Type Media Article By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare There was no shortage of speakers at the Teagasc 2025 National Sheep Conference in the Ard Rí House Hotel in Tuam County Galway with speakers addressing an array of different topics […]
5 February 2025
Today’s Farm – January/February 2025
Today’s Farm – January/February 2025 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) In this edition, we have focused strongly on fertilisers and the importance of adopting new technologies, such as protected urea, in conjunction with an unrelenting emphasis on core principles of good soil health, nutrient management, liming, and the efficient and balanced application […]
21 January 2025
Sheep Newsletter – January 2025
Sheep Newsletter – January 2025 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe relatively mild temperatures have seen good grass growth on closed ground during November and December. This will be invaluable to ewes and lambs in spring, so do not be tempted to graze this grass now. If […]
20 January 2025
Preparing for the 2025 Lambing Season
Preparing for the 2025 Lambing Season 0 Type Media Article By Padraig Glynn, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Lambing is just around the corner for many sheep famers, and it is undoubtedly the busiest time of year on these farms. Preparation for lambing is crucial to ensure high lamb survival, reduced morbidity and […]
6 January 2025
Stay Awake Counting Sheep
Stay Awake Counting Sheep Type Media Article Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe With the dark evenings and most of 2024’s heavy farm work nearing completion, farmers will be reviewing their own farm figures alongside national data for comparison and planning ahead. The focus will be on Financial (income) returns / tax […]
17 December 2024