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How to get the most from €uroStar evaluations

Sheep Ireland’s Ignacio Mullin explains how to interpret €uroStar evaluations and the important aspects to consider to get the type of ram you desire.

SHEEP BREEDING 16 July 2025

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Top tips when selecting pedigree females

Top tips when selecting pedigree females

SHEEP BREEDING 16 July 2025

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

SHEEP BREEDING 16 July 2025

Market dynamics hard to predict

Market dynamics hard to predict

Market dynamics hard to predict

SHEEP BREEDING 16 July 2025

Laying the foundation for positive performance

Laying the foundation for positive performance

Laying the foundation for positive performance

SHEEP BREEDING 16 July 2025

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Fatigue: more than just being tired

Fatigue: more than just being tired

Fatigue in farming is common place owing to the lack of available labour and the seasonality of work, writes Martin Merrick.

FARM SAFETY 9 July 2025

Yellow rust dominates talk at open days

Yellow rust dominates talk at open days

Yellow rust was a big issue on farms this year and requires good management and appropriate timing of fungicides.

VARIETIES 9 July 2025

Cut the bull: handling bulls in a safe manner

Cut the bull: handling bulls in a safe manner

Bulls remain some of the most dangerous livestock that farmers deal with. Martin Merrick advises on best practice to reduce risk of injury or death when it comes to handling them.

FARM SAFETY 9 July 2025

Spring wheat has plenty of varieties in the pipeline

Spring wheat has plenty of varieties in the pipeline

Spring wheat may be a small crop in Ireland, but there are a lot of varieties in the pipeline from seed companies.

VARIETIES 9 July 2025

Wheat varieties turning a corner

Wheat varieties turning a corner

There are a number of new wheat varieties on the way after a bit of a drought in trials. Yellow rust and septoria resistance will be key watch points.

VARIETIES 9 July 2025

Prioritising safety on farms around Ireland

Prioritising safety on farms around Ireland

Ciaran Roche, risk manager, FBD Insurance outlines the importance of making farms a safer place to work.

FARM SAFETY 9 July 2025

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

There are several areas on the farm that pose a risk of drowning: from slurry pits to dipping troughs. Martin Merrick reports.

FARM SAFETY 9 July 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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