IFA calls for coordinated response to tackle dog attacks
The Irish Farmers Association’s Sheep Chairman is calling for a coordinated response to tackle dog attacks on farm animals. Sean Dennehy is making the call as farmers will soon be entering lambing season. Mr Dennehy is already aware of a number of dog attacks, one where a ewe was decapitated.…
No increase for Sheep Welfare Scheme in Budget 2021
IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman Sean Dennehy says that sheep farmers are disappointed the Budget did not provide an increase to the Sheep Welfare Scheme. He said sheep farming is a low-income sector carried out in some of the most difficult areas of the country and is in vital need…
Lamb prices on the increase in the north west
Sheep farmers in the counties of Sligo, Donegal and Leitrim can look forward to increased prices for lambs this spring. Strong lamb prices at present are ranging from 5.50 to 5.70 per KG. The increased in the lamb prices is down to a number of factors including the smaller kill…