Organisation: IFA National Sheep Committee

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

farming

2018 lamb trade started positively for farmers

The 2018 lamb trade has commenced on a positive note, with prices improved from pre-Christmas levels at the factories.

business

Unlocking the potential of Irish uplands

farming

Nine options for sheep farmers in new €10 per ewe scheme

farming

New CAP strictures leave sheep farmers on edge

farming

IFA national sheep committee elects Mayo farmer as chairman

farming

New IFA beef man backs discussion group project

First €1.148m tranche of €8m sheep grants launched

AGRICULTURE Minister Brendan Smith has opened the sheep fencing/mobile handling equipment scheme, and announced that the €8 million available will be paid out in tranches, the first €1.148m tranche running to January 31, 2011.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

Talks aim to restore lamb returns

Marts: Lamb prices remained stable at the factories yesterday, retaining the slight gains earlier in the week, but the export trade remains difficult.

Sat, 14 May, 2005

FA to check sheep farm supplies ‘value for money’

A “VALUE for money” analysis of feed supplies and veterinary treatments used by sheep farmers is to be carried out by the IFA.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2003

Frozen lamb being sold as fresh to consumer

FROZEN lamb being sold as fresh is the latest breach of the food labelling rules, according to farmers.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2003

Department rejects claim sheep ID system ‘unworkable’

A CLAIM by the IFA that the National Sheep Identification System is “unworkable” was firmly rejected last night by the Department of Agriculture and Food.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2002