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Preparing for the cold weather coming

Beef

over 3 years ago

Preparing for the cold weather coming

The mild weather this back end looks set to leave, with cold weather about to take its place, bringing with it ice and snow.

Infrastructure Focus: Modern handling facility on Armagh calf-to-beef farm

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Infrastructure Focus: Modern handling facility on Armagh calf-to-beef farm

Farming on Derryscollop Road in Co. Armagh, alongside his son-in-law Glen Crooks, is Robert...

Processors slow to move up weight limits for lambs in NI

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Processors slow to move up weight limits for lambs in NI

Processors have been slow to move up weight limits for lambs in Northern Ireland, similar to what...

UK imports of sheepmeat fall 43% in August

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

UK imports of sheepmeat fall 43% in August

Imports of sheepmeat to the UK tallied 3,000t in August, which was 43% less than what was imported...

France leads the way in lamb price with €8.00/kg

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

France leads the way in lamb price with €8.00/kg

France is leading the way in lamb price with €8.00/kg available as of the week ending October...

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

UK sheepmeat production down 11% in September 2022

UK sheepmeat production for the month of September fell by 11% when compared to the same period in...

UK sheepmeat production down 11% in September 2022

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

UK sheepmeat exports up in July

UK sheepmeat exports increased in July, but were on the low side when compared to the same period...

UK sheepmeat exports up in July

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Building grass now for next spring

As the days get shorter and grass growth continues to slow up, thoughts should be turning to building grass for next spring

Building grass now for next spring

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

UK sheepmeat production up slightly in August

The UK saw an increase in its sheepmeat production for the month of August, the latest Department for Environment, Food and Rural...

UK sheepmeat production up slightly in August

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

English sheep flock on the rise

Recent data shows that the English sheep flock has increased for the first time in five years.

English sheep flock on the rise

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Firm prices at latest British Wool auctions

British Wool has said that it saw selected demand for wool at its two most recent auctions on September 6 and August 16.

Firm prices at latest British Wool auctions

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

‘High worm egg counts being seen in a lot of places’

Unexpectedly high worm egg counts in livestock are being seen in areas experiencing drought, prompting experts to warn farmers to test their stock.  

‘High worm egg counts being seen in a lot of places’

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

UK sheepmeat imports rise in June but exports fall

UK sheepmeat imports increased in the month of June, while exports fell on the previous month,...

UK sheepmeat imports rise in June but exports fall

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

NI lamb exports to ROI running ahead of 2021 levels

Exports of lamb from NI to the ROI for direct processing are running ahead of 2021 levels to date this year.

NI lamb exports to ROI running ahead of 2021 levels

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

British Wool auction: Prices weaken across most wool types

The latest British Wool auction, which saw a total offering of 1.128 million kilos in 174 lots, took place on Tuesday (July 26).

British Wool auction: Prices weaken across most wool types

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Video: €5,200 tops the trade at Suffolk premier sale at Blessington

The Suffolk Sheep Society South of Ireland Branch held its premier show and sale at Blessington Mart on Monday.

Video: €5,200 tops the trade at Suffolk premier sale at Blessington

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Increase in EU shipments of sheepmeat to the UK driven by Ireland

Year-on-year increases in EU shipments to the UK have been driven by higher exports from Ireland...

Increase in EU shipments of sheepmeat to the UK driven by Ireland

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

British Wool achieves 88% clearance with prices similar to recent sales

British Wool, earlier this month, saw the last significant offering of old season wool alongside the first offering of new season wool.

British Wool achieves 88% clearance with prices similar to recent sales

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