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Rebuilding sheep flock obvious mechanism to offset upland fires - IFA

Abandoned and underutilised land is the single biggest issue when it comes to large-scale fires, the IFA said.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Rebuilding sheep flock obvious mechanism to offset upland fires - IFA

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Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

NEWS 31 July 2026

Togherbeg Magnificent claims Belclare All-Ireland for breeder Barry Cunningham

Togherbeg Magnificent claims Belclare All-Ireland for breeder Barry Cunningham

PEDIGREE 31 July 2026

Focus on the basics lifts performance in Wexford

Focus on the basics lifts performance in Wexford

Focus on the basics lifts performance in Wexford

NEWS 29 July 2026

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

NEWS 29 July 2026

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Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Acorns and certain garden plants and shrubs are highly toxic to sheep if ingested.

NEWS 22 July 2026

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

The events take place in Camolin, Co Wexford, on Wednesday 29 July and in Navan, Co Meath, on Thursday 6 August.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Focus on basics lifts performance in Wexford

Focus on basics lifts performance in Wexford

Addressing BCS, getting on top of lameness, controlling parasites and improving grass productivity has underpinned higher output and increased lamb performance.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

Sean Dunne from Co Wicklow added the Royal Welsh intermediate title to his recent Irish and Scottish championship wins and, of course, his title of New Zealand’s top junior shearer.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Typical sheep farm's income to fall - but cattle are to blame

Typical sheep farm's income to fall - but cattle are to blame

A decline in average sheep farmer incomes is expected to result from the cattle side of the typical sheep enterprise, according to Teagasc's outlook for the sector.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Organic lamb finishing events to be held across the country

Organic lamb finishing events to be held across the country

A series of three events titled “From Farm to Fork” will take place in three locations, combining practical demonstrations with research and expert discussions.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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