Sheep Improvement Scheme

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

The bluetongue vaccine is safe to use at any time of the year but for best practice management vets are recommending administering before the start of the breeding season.

MANAGEMENT 23 September 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

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Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

Over 150 on offer in new Terminal Trio Ram Sale

Over 150 on offer in new Terminal Trio Ram Sale

NEWS 3 September 2026

Catalogue finalised for Sheep Ireland sale

Catalogue finalised for Sheep Ireland sale

Catalogue finalised for Sheep Ireland sale

MARTS 19 August 2026

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Sheep Management: worm control, SIS meal feeding, BCS records and diary dates

Sheep Management: worm control, SIS meal feeding, BCS records and diary dates

Lambs could possibly face a significant spike in worm burdens with rainfall triggering a mass hatch of eggs after a period of high temperatures and no rainfall.

MANAGEMENT 1 April 2026

Five-star rams deliver time and time again

Five-star rams deliver time and time again

Sheep Ireland’s Sean Godfrey answers the question of what commercial farmers should purchase five-star rams.

SHEEP BREEDING 1 April 2026

Sheep breeding: getting the most from every ewe

Sheep breeding: getting the most from every ewe

Focusing on the basic principles such as addressing ewe condition, having rams in prime condition at mating and selecting replacements with good breeding potential can deliver big benefits

SHEEP BREEDING 1 April 2026

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

Hill sheep farmers interested in improving flock performance are being encouraged to identify rams they think could be destined for breeding and the mothers of these.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 April 2026

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

The weekend is set to be a windy one, with showers of rain, heavy at times, and some sunny spells.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Sheep Management: payment numbers, SWS application and nematodirus

Sheep Management: payment numbers, SWS application and nematodirus

There is more scope to reduce ewe numbers in the sheep welfare scheme outside of actions being completed but be mindful that numbers must be retained for the sheep improvement scheme

MANAGEMENT 1 April 2026

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

The scheme offers payment of up to €13 per ewe in return for completion of three actions with the application deadline on 15 May 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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