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A collection of the latest news, views and analysis from the farming desk on the topic of Beef and Sheep.

<p>Macra has called for more supports for water quality measures in TAMS.</p>

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Macra calls for increased TAMS to deliver water quality improvements

Macra has said if the Government wants to take water quality seriously it must not make measures a burden but rather support farmers in improving infrastructure development

<p>The Agri-Food regulator has reported 1 in 9 suppliers have experienced unfair trading practices in the last year.</p>

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One in nine suppliers report unfair trading practices with retail and wholesalers

<p>After a dry spell, when rain comes, it provides the ideal conditions for parasites to affect stock. Watch for coughing and loose dung.</p>

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Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Roast Leg of Lamb

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New national campaign to promote Irish lamb launched

a farmer installs a fence for his cows

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Brian Reidy: Feeding cows now that grass growth has improved

Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award

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Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award

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Denis Lehane, Lighten Up

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Farm, food and fun draw more than 40,000 to Cork Summer Show

Farm, food and fun draw more than 40,000 to Cork Summer Show

Over 40,000 people attended the 220TH Cork Summer Show with live milking demonstrations, sheep shearing, showing, horticultural and cooking demonstrations.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition

Three water bodies in Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary are classified as being in 'bad' condition

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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Food sector uncertainty around the world accelerates in 2026

Rising prices, increasing use in GLP-1 medicines, geopolitical disruptions and climate pressures have all contributed to the new phase of uncertainty for the food and beverage sector

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025

Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025

Enterprise Ireland hosted its fourth annual Food Innovation Summit at Croke Park and reported a 5% growth amounting to €16.98bn generated in food, drink, nutrition and climate tech

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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Irish climate policy could cut protein access for 469,000, UCC Teagasc study reveals

Ireland is specialised in milk and meat production, which are protein sources with a significantly higher digestibility level than plant-based protein

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Bord Bia governance review did not address central issue of controversy, say farming bodies

Bord Bia governance review did not address central issue of controversy, say farming bodies

The IFA, ICMSA, and ICSA respond to the Bord Bia governance review with some requesting urgent meetings with minister of agriculture, Martin Heydon

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Freshly processed milk

April milk price experiences drop of more than 23%

Motor fuels have seen the largest spike in annual percentage change, which increased by 43.3% when compared to April 2025 figures

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

‘Wrap it Pink’ for the Irish Cancer Society

‘Wrap it Pink’ for the Irish Cancer Society

The 'Wrap it Pink' campaign by Dairygold supporting the Irish Cancer Society enters its 12th year with farmers encouraged to buy pink silage bale wrap to donate to the society

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Comeraghs Wild launches programme for July festival

Comeraghs Wild launches programme for July festival

The Comeraghs Wild Festival, which returns in July, has launched its full programme of events from sheep shearing to storytelling and live music, to take place in the Comeragh region.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures

Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures

An extended bus route and free shuttle bus services will run over June 20 and 21 to help ease traffic burdens in and around Curraheen Stadium for the Cork Summer Show

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership

Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership

Proveye and Grassland Agro have announced a new partnership which will utilise satellite imagery and AI interpretation to deliver continuous grass growth data and measurements

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Female veterinarian at work

Animal Health Ireland programme offers 26,000 free vet consultations for farmers

The Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health will open for registration from 11am on June 17

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'

Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'

The independent review of the Bord Bia Board has found no governenance failures but has issued 22 recommendations to strengthen the organisation following protests earlier this year.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Agri Aware hopes to connect Cork Summer Show visitors with agriculture to highlight its crucial role in Ireland with live demos and panel discussions.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

MEP calls for support package following 71% fertiliser price hike

The EU Commission have dipped into CAP crisis reserves to pad the fertiliser support fund for EU farmers to €500m following a price hike of 71% in April 2026 compared to 2024 figures

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

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Department announces two BISS correction opportunities

Farmers are being advised that there will be two opportunities to correct Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based scheme applications without penalty over the coming weeks

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world

Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world

Sean Fitzgerald, a pioneer in sheep cheese production in Ireland, has become a recent digital convert in order to keep up with the times and imrpove his artisan cheese business

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Female hands cutting a piece of ribs in a butchers shop

Hope of beef market floor dashed by fresh factory cuts

Meanwhile, analysis of Department of Agriculture weekly price data confirms an ongoing reduction in returns, although not as severe as quoted prices would suggest

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Sheep in pens at Winslow Primestock Show, Buckinghamshire

Lamb producers enjoy surprise boost as factories chase supplies

Processors have restored recent price cuts

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Doctor examine senior man patient at home.

GP shortages threaten rural healthcare

The national shortage of GPs in Ireland has become a real problem in rural areas and has been compounded by the 30% emigration rate of newly qualified GPs

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Farmer with Cattle in a Working Farm Yard

Stephen Cadogan: Europe is finally catching up with Ireland on farm relief

Only a handful of European countries currently offer a farm relief service that allows farmers to step away from their responsibilities when necessary

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Hereford cattle

Fall in beef supply makes price drop impossible to explain, ICSA

Despite beef cattle numbers declining in Ireland, factory prices continue to drop, with prices falling by 80c/kg or more since January, incurring heavy losses for farmers

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows

Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows

We're delighted our first cut of silage looks to be of excellent quality, but for now, we're enjoying a break away from the farm, writes Galway farmer Michael Forde

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Transportation of cattle in a cage truck.

Live export mortality a fraction of on-farm death rates

The 0.095% mortality rate in live exports is a fraction of the estimated 3%-6% mortality rate in cattle of all ages on Irish farms

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage

From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage

TikTok sensation Black Betty, alongside her owners, siblings Katie and Eamon Shanahan, has set their sights on the Cork Summer Show following her debut at Belgooly this May

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

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