The sheep sector is particularly exposed to interruptions to its live trade with more sheep exported live than processed in ...

It comes after surveillance at an abattoir indicated the presence of the disease in two cows from a County Down farm.

Sheep is the only sector with an improved outlook for 2026, with all others facing mixed prospects, according to Teagasc.

Forget roaring lawnmowers and fuel-guzzling tractors. Today's solar companies are turning to flocks of sheep to trim grass and control weeds under solar panels. These eco-friendly grazers easily ...

​Clear communication across the UK and between vets and farmers is essential to manage Bluetongue virus (BTV) in Northern ...

Murphy told the Guardian he didn’t notice the animal’s peculiarities the night of its birth late last month. In the light of day, it was clear something different had landed at his farm in County ...

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Mr Joe Walsh TD, has welcomed the start-up today of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS). "This is a red letter day for all ...

TRIBUTES have been paid to an All-Ireland sheep shearing champion who was killed in a farming accident in Co Kerry. Breda Lynch, 64, from Bonane, Kenmare, Co Kerry lost her life following a fatal farm ...

DAERA has announced the emergence of a new suspected Bluetongue case on a farm near Greyabbey in Co Down.