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Latest episodes

  • Grazing Management for the Weeks Ahead

    October 21, 2026 · 18 min

    Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy, joins us to discuss grassland management for the weeks ahead.  We discuss recent growth rates, grass covers and ground conditions, achieving good clean-outs in heavier covers, autumn closing plans and…

  • October Management Notes

    October 9, 2026 · 27 min

    Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins us to discuss the key management tasks for October. We discuss grassland management, including protecting autumn regrowth, planning winter fodder supplies and closing paddocks for spring…

  • How to get the most from farmyard manure

    October 5, 2026 · 13 min

    Dr. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, joins us to discuss farmyard manure and how farmers can get the most from it.  We look at the nutrients contained in FYM, how these are affected by storage and spreading, and…

  • September Management Notes

    September 15, 2026 · 20 min

    Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, chats to Ciaran Lynch about some of the key management tasks for the month ahead.  They discuss grassland management, fodder budgeting and supplementation options for store lambs, as well as ewe and ram…

  • Grass Focus for the Month Ahead

    September 10, 2026 · 20 min

    Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, joins us to discuss some key grassland management tips for the month ahead. We look at current grass growth rates on farms and the recovery in areas that were impacted by the drought.  We discuss the steps…

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  • Selling store lambs this autumn

    September 1, 2026 · 20 min

    We catch up with Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, to discuss the options for selling store lambs this autumn.  We start by looking at the current market and the impact the drought has had on lamb performance and grass supplies. We…

  • The Sheep Enterprise at Mountbellew Agricultural College

    August 21, 2026 · 23 min

    We catch up with Mountbellew Agricultural College farm manager, Ronan Grealis, and enterprise lecturer, Barry Boner, ahead of the upcoming Irish Grassland Association Sheep Event on Thursday, 27 August. We get an overview of the college…

  • August Management Notes

    August 11, 2026 · 16 min

    We catch up with sheep specialist, Damian Costello, to discuss some of the key management tasks for the coming weeks. We start by looking ahead to the breeding season, with Damian highlighting the importance of assessing ewe body…

  • Finding the Right Ram for Your Flock

    August 7, 2026 · 13 min

    With ram sale season underway, we chat to Sean Godfrey from Sheep Ireland.  Sean highlights the impact a ram can have on a flock for a number of seasons; we discuss locating your next ram and the tools on the Sheep Ireland website to make…

  • Inside an Organic Sheep and Tillage System

    August 4, 2026 · 38 min

    We catch up with organic sheep and tillage farmer, Joe Nolan, and Teagasc Organic Advisor, Marianne Mulhall. Joe, who farms near Fenagh, Co. Carlow, outlines his farming system, including the sheep enterprise, tillage rotation and the…

  • What Happens to Worm Burdens During and After a Dry Spell?

    July 29, 2026 · 10 min

    Amanda McEvoy joins us to discuss the impact of recent weather conditions on worm burdens in sheep flocks.  Amanda begins by explaining how lambs become infected and how weather influences the development and survival of parasites on…

  • Forage Crops: Adding Value to Mixed Farming Systems

    July 24, 2026 · 18 min

    In this episode of OviCast, Dr Frank Campion discusses the role of forage crops within an integrated livestock system and the value they can bring to sheep enterprises.  Frank outlines the different forage crop options, their expected…

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About the show

OviCast is the Teagasc Sheep podcast. Presented by Ciaran Lynch it brings you the latest advice, insights and technical updates for the sheep industry. Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/