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End of an era- Kverneland stops production of the Vicon ‘wagtail’ spreader

With more than 1,000,000 units produced across its 67 years production period, Kverneland has brought the production of the wagtail spreader to an end.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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Monster multi-breed sale of 380 rams in Tullow Mart

Monster multi-breed sale of 380 rams in Tullow Mart

NEWS 19 September 2025

How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

NEWS 17 September 2025

Irish Country Meats is first Irish lamb processor to export to US

Irish Country Meats is first Irish lamb processor to export to US

Irish Country Meats is first Irish lamb processor to export to US

NEWS 17 September 2025

Sales dates announced for hill sheep breeding groups

Sales dates announced for hill sheep breeding groups

Sales dates announced for hill sheep breeding groups

NEWS 13 September 2025

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Achill's young sheep farmers staying true to the Blackface

Achill's young sheep farmers staying true to the Blackface

A group of young sheep farmers on Achill island are gearing up for their 10th Blackface show.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Receipts for native trees / hedgerows planted under Eco Scheme agricultural practice four must be submitted by 30 September 2025.

SCHEMES 27 August 2025

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

At last week’s upland symposium Merlin Becker delivered a frank and honest presentation on habitat management and management practices to promote an increase in ground nesting birds.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Hill farm emissions could be overstated

Hill farm emissions could be overstated

The first two years of a research study examining peatland carbon emissions shows significance variance to the UK Peatland Inventory, with the hill farm sequestering rather than emitting carbon.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 August 2025

Lessons learnt from Scottish uplands

Lessons learnt from Scottish uplands

Scottish uplands farmers face many of the same opportunities and challenges as farmers on the Island of Ireland with SRUC’s Professor Davy McCracken sharing his learnings

NEWS 27 August 2025

10th anniversary sale for Donegal Mule Group

10th anniversary sale for Donegal Mule Group

The sale will take place on Friday 29 August at 6pm in Ballybofey and Stranorlar Mart.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

Average of €913/hd and 80% clearance at Sheep Ireland ram sale

The average price recorded increased by €60 per head compared to 2024, but the clearance rate fell by 10% in the largest ever sale of 570 rams entered.

PEDIGREE 27 August 2025

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Managing Farm Finances in shifting markets

Farmers have always been susceptible to shifting market prices, changing policies, and unpredictable weather. These external factors constantly reshape the financial landscape.

Managing Farm Finances in shifting markets

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