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  • 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme now open
  • Deadline for National Sheep Welfare Scheme approaching
  • Shoppers encouraged to buy British lamb over Easter

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme now open

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has announced the opening for applications of the 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS). The 2026 NSWS, which has an...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Deadline for National Sheep Welfare Scheme approaching

Farmers are being reminded that the deadline for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is fast approaching. The 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) opened for applications on Apr...

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southwalesargus.co.uk /1 month ago

Shoppers encouraged to buy British lamb over Easter

Choose British lamb for Easter, says National Sheep Association. New season UK lamb offers flavour and sustainability. Support local sheep farmers.

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odt.co.nz /1 month ago

Shearers charged after animal abuse caught on video

Among the 32 sheds investigated, 11 held ZQ accreditation - a New Zealand certification intended to assure ethical wool production. Photo: Phil Smith By Keiller MacDuff of R...

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agriland.ie /1 day ago

Sheep farmers ‘cannot survive on one good month’ – ICSA

Current spring lamb prices must be maintained through to the end of the season if sheep farming is to remain viable, a farm organisation has stressed. Irish Cattle and Shep Farmers...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Reminder: Bluetongue vaccines eligible for suckler, sheep scheme payments

Suckler and sheep farmers considering vaccinating their herd or flocks are being reminded that bluetongue vaccination will be covered as a measure under this year’s suckler and she...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Applications open for Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2026 

Applications are now open for the Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2026. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has today (Thursday, April 2) invited applicat...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Sheep trade: Weight limits, prices and QA bonuses all rise this week

This week’s sheep trade sees plenty of positivity from factories with rises in weight limits, Quality Assurance (QA) bonuses, and price offers announced this morning (Monday, April...

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southwalesargus.co.uk /3 days ago

Stray sheep problem sparks fresh call for new ‘ranger’ role

It was previously suggested a shepherd should be employed to round up stray sheep in Blaenavon.

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Applications open for CAFRE sheep worm and fluke control innovation visit

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is inviting sheep farmers interested in sheep worm and fluke management innovation to participate in a knowledge-build...

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walesonline.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Adorable pictures show rescued sheep driven to safety aboard RNLI lifeboat

Two of the animals fell off a cliff near a popular Welsh tourist attraction

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme to reopen tomorrow for new applicants

The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) will reopen for new applicants tomorrow (Tuesday, April 21). The DBWS has a budget of €25 million over four years (2024-2027) and is co-funded...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Sheep thefts should be reported ‘as soon as possible’ – DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has advised that sheep thefts should be reported “as soon as possible”. Concerns have been raised about the issue of farme...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

Researchers publish roadmap for higher-welfare pig farming

The OneWelPig project, which aimed to advance sustainable and high-welfare pig production systems across the island of Ireland, hosted its final project event this week. A highligh...

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bbc.com /1 month ago

Wool joins whisky, salmon and lamb with Scottish origin guarantee

A new certification scheme assures consumers that their wool comes from Scotland.

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agriland.ie /3 days ago

Liffey Meats launches sustainability scheme for beef farmer suppliers

Liffey Meats has today (Thursday, May 28) announced the launch of a new initiative that will aim to financially reward beef farmer suppliers for on-farm sustainability measures. Th...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

226 animal welfare cases successfully prosecuted – minister

To date, 226 successful prosecutions have been taken under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon said. A number of ot...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Study: ‘Simple change’ at abattoirs could improve livestock welfare

Inspecting livestock at an earlier time during transport could “significantly improve” their welfare and help guide future abattoir practices, a new study from the Royal Veterinary...

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businessnewswales.com /1 month ago

Welsh Livestock Farms Join Pioneering Environmental Pilot

Eight beef and sheep farms from across Wales have been selected to measure the environmental impact of their businesses as part of a groundbreaking national project. They represent...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Government urged to appoint dedicated ‘wool champion’

As European Wool Day approaches this week, the Irish government is being urged to appoint a ‘wool champion’. The call follows the success of the recent European Wool Day conference...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

DAFM to maintain €2m local authority funding for dog wardens in 2026

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has outlined initiatives to combat livestock worrying, including media awareness campaigns and more funding for dog ward...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Sheep advice: Blowfly control in flocks

Blowfly strike is a condition that should be prevented rather than treated, according to Teagasc. Michael Gottstein, head of sheep knowledge transfer at Teagasc, has outlined the d...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Public consultation launched in NI on animal welfare reforms

Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched a public consultation on “the next phase” of proposals on animal welfare. The co...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opens for applications

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has today (Tuesday, April 14) announced the opening of the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS). The €4 mil...

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