Beef
The arrival of the current spell of warm, dry weather has farmers across the country anxious to take advantage it to secure a cut of silage.
Sheep
This week's sheep trade sees factory price offers for lambs and hoggets hold largely steady with prices of over €10.00/kg for spring lambs.
The second stage of the Kepak Young Farmer Forum, in partnership with Musgrave Marketplace and SuperValu, took place on Thursday (May 21).
N.Ireland
CAFRE invites sheep farmers to apply to attend an Innovation Visit as part of the Farming for Sustainability – Innovation Scheme.
Bluetongue vaccination
Farmers are reminded that bluetongue vaccination will be covered as a measure for both this year's suckler and sheep schemes.
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the beef industry had its "strongest start on record" in 2026.
organic agriculture
Organic beef and sheep production can deliver sustainable levels of income while also adding to the enjoyment of farming.
This week's sheep trade sees prices remain largely firm across the board as the Muslim festival of Eid Al Adha approaches next week.
Red Meat
The rise of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is creating challenges and opportunities for red meat consumption, according to new analysis from AHDB.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has advised that sheep thefts should be reported “as soon as possible”.
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has kick started a campaign designed to highlight the key role played by the organisation.
Blowfly strike is a condition that should be prevented rather than treated, according to Teagasc.
AMR
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the biggest public health threats of our time.
Agri-Business
The number of dairy cows in Ireland rose by 0.6% to over 1.49 million in the year to December 2025, CSO figures show.
Dawn Meats has announced the acquisition of Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a Germany-based meat importer and distributor.
This week's sheep trade sees cuts to some of the higher hogget price offers from last week while spring lamb price offers are unchanged.
Farmers are being reminded that the deadline for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is fast approaching.
Rural Life
The highly anticipated Shearfest national sheep shearing championships will take place in Mountbellew over the June Bank Holiday Weekend.
Podcast
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Ulster Wool has confirmed that farmer member returns for the 2025 clip year are set to hit their highest level in 10 years.
This week's sheep trade sees price cuts to hoggets and spring lambs set into the trade as cull ewe prices remain largely firm.
Meat industry bodies in New Zealand have released a manifesto for the sector ahead of the country's general election this year.
Mountbellew Mart in Co. Galway hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Friday, April 24, and its weekly sheep sale on Saturday, April 25.
