Over the past 48 hours we have received many enquiries if viewing the rams was possible before the sale. The rams were on display in Gurteen at Sheep 2023 and…

CPT Ram Sale Catalogue 2023 This is a unique opportunity for farmers and Breeders in particular to purchase proven genetics. Over the past 3 years Sheep Ireland has been purchasing…

What is the Sheep Improvement Scheme? The DAFM Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock. Farmers get…

The FBD Five-Star Ram Lamb LambPlus Classes were a unique opportunity for farmers to see the best genetics from each breed going head-to-head. The Classes took place at Sheep 2023, at…

Using Genetics to reduce methane emissions from the Irish sheep sector Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for research and innovation,…

Sheep 2023 , the major sheep industry event of the year will take place on Saturday, 17 June at Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Following successful past events…

The FBD Five-Star Ram Lamb LambPlus Classes are a unique opportunity for farmers to see the best genetics from each breed going head-to-head. The Classes will take place at Sheep…

Sheep Ireland €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will take place on Saturday, August 26th at 11:30 am in Tullamore Mart. This year, the entry criteria will require breeders to genotype some…

Sheep Ireland is continuously trying to ensure screens are more user-friendly relying significantly on feedback from breeders and other users such as flockbook administrators. These improvements are made to help…

Last week the first 40-day weights and health inspections of the season were carried out on all three CPT (Central Progeny Test) farms across the country. As well as recording…

Click here to find out the ideal time for weighing your animals                                 Recording Health…