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Iodine Shortage and Alternatives To Use For Lambing? Copy
The cessation of production in Chile has led to supply deficits and as a result some farmers are seeing prices up to four times the normal retail price. In this article, as part of our spring...
Iodine Shortage and Alternatives To Use For Lambing?
The cessation of production in Chile has led to supply deficits and as a result some farmers are seeing prices up to four times the normal retail price. In this article, as part of our spring...
Spring Lambing Series- The switch to Grass-based lambing?
Outdoor lambing or grass-based lambing is often considered a low-cost, less intensive alternative to indoor lambing systems. In this article, as part of our spring lambing series, we look at the...
Spring Lambing Series- Staying Safe on the Farm
Spring lambing is now underway on many farms across Ireland and the UK. Safety is paramount at this time of the year as many farmers have sleepless nights at lambing time increasing the risk of...
Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS)- As the deadline approaches, what you need to know.
Up to 20 million euro is available to farmers who partake in the new Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS).The Scheme forms part of Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan for the period...
Lambing Prep – Are You Ready For The Season Ahead?
Being well prepared is essential for a successful lambing season. We've put together some top tips to consider before the newborns arrive, including everything from getting your housing facilities...
5 Tips for Sheep this Winter with Flockwatch
As the colder weather approaches, now is the time for Sheep farmers to pay attention to Winter housing, making sure everything is in tip-top condition. Here are 5 Tips from Flockwatch to get you...
FARM SMART: The Sheep Game – From Police Officer to YouTube Sensation
"I used to be a police officer, I did that for 12 years until The Sheep Game social media and merchandise and everything gave me enough income on the side to replace what I was getting from the...
Herdwatch launches brand new sheep management app Flockwatch
Herdwatch is a true AgriTech success story since being co-founded out of the farmer-owned co-operative FRS Network 8 years ago and has grown to be used on over 19,000 farms across Ireland and the UK...
FARM SMART: New sheep management tool, Flockwatch helping farmers become more profitable
Built by sheep farmers for sheep farmers In the first of our Flockwatch Farm Smart series we visit father & son team Tom & Michael Staunton on the banks of Lough Mask, County Mayo. Michael...