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Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

The Department has proposed raising the limit farmers can be charged for fallen animal collection services in a bid to end its dispute with knackeries, which withdrew some services last Monday week.

NEWS 30 October 2026

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

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Rams selling for up to €1,000 per head in Morocco

Rams selling for up to €1,000 per head in Morocco

NEWS 28 October 2026

More than 40 ewes stolen from farmer in latest spate of thefts

More than 40 ewes stolen from farmer in latest spate of thefts

NEWS 19 October 2026

Minister calls for resolution as industrial action delays farm payments

Minister calls for resolution as industrial action delays farm payments

Minister calls for resolution as industrial action delays farm payments

NEWS 14 October 2026

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

Farm viability under threat without agriculture budget boost, ICSA warns

NEWS 7 October 2026

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€22m funding for 2027 National Sheep Welfare Scheme

€22m funding for 2027 National Sheep Welfare Scheme

Funding is unchanged, meaning there is the potential to pay up to €13/ewe.

NEWS 6 October 2026

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

It would bring total direct support to €35/ewe, when combined with the Sheep Improvement Scheme.

NEWS 1 October 2026

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

Last year, the revised TAMS III reference costs added 10% for plastic retaining bales shears, pushing grant aid to €3,888.50, Peter Thomas Keaveney look at the options available on the Irish market.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Three-quarters of sheep farmers report that they expect to hold numbers over the coming year.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

A mart event due to take place in Ballymote tonight has been postponed until mid-November.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Ewes in Sanders-Carr flock did not exhibit drooling or swelling to the mouth, but instead showed more lameness and depressed-type symptoms.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury

Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury

The postmortem found damage and swelling in the lamb’s mouth, throat and oesophagus.

NEWS 26 September 2026

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