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First organic monitor farm programme walk to take place next week
Kelsey Daly
The Stanleys converted to organic farming in 2011 and, since then, have built up the stocking rate of the farm.
25 May 2023 News
Trailer stolen from Clare farm
A €1,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can help the owner locate the stolen trailer.
24 May 2023 Pedigree
Sheep champions crowned at Balmoral
Shanon Kinahan takes a look at this year's Balmoral Show champions in the sheep rings.
FBD five-star LambPlus classes launched for Sheep 2023
The competition includes a replacement class and a terminal class with a €1,000 prize fund for each.
24 May 2023
Camera at the Mart: 95% clearance at Cooley Sheep Breeders ewe with lamb sale
The trade for ewes with twin lambs at foot ranged from €150 to €270, while single-lamb lots ranged from €140 to €233.
24 May 2023 Markets
NI Trends: steady cattle trade but quotes ease; pressure on lamb trade
Factories in Northern Ireland have cut base quotes, but price deals are little changed. However, cuts to lamb prices are adding pressure on the trade.
24 May 2023 Markets
Sheep mart prices: lamb prices fall on average by €2-€5/head
There has been some variability in reports this week, with top prices ranging anywhere from €168 to €180 per head.
24 May 2023 Markets
Sheep Trends: trade steadies after recent pressure
Base quotes for Thursday are unchanged, with lambs trading in the main from €7.90/kg to €8.00/kg, with top prices including bonuses rising to €8.10/kg.
24 May 2023 Markets
Processors move to cut lamb quotes
Sheep processors in Northern Ireland have cut lamb quotes and are also exerting pressure on the cattle trade.
24 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Organic sector gets €1.5m Brexit reserve funding
Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funding has been allocated to the organic sector due to concerns around regulatory divergence from UK producers.
24 May 2023 News
Sheep Management: blowfly strike, grass management and nematodirus reminder
A number of shearing contractors and farmers have reported cases of blowfly strike in adult sheep in recent days, raising awareness for the need to carry out regular checks.
24 May 2023 Management
Silage season hits drystock farms
First cut silage has begun on many drystock farms, with good reports on both yields and quality.
24 May 2023 Grass & feeding