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The Joy Of Milk: Sauðagull Puts Sheep Milk On The Map
At the southern tip of Lagarfljöt lies Fljótsdalur, a scenic river valley carved out by meltwater from the northern edge of Vatnajökull. It’s a wild and storied place, with a glacier research centre, a writer’s retreat, and a monastery dating back to…
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Fined 240.000 ISK For Keeping Sheep In Grindavík
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has upheld a decision by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) to fine a sheep farmer in Grindavík 240.000 ISK (approx. 2.000 USD; 1.700 EUR) for keeping sheep in the town in violation of animal…
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17 Sheep Missing After Storm
Seventeen sheep and lambs remain missing in Skíðadal since yesterday, reports RÚV. The Dalvík Search and Rescue Team helped recover most of the flock from the mountain in collaboration with local farmers. According to the owner, no animals have been found dead…
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Sheep Devour Senior Citizens‘ Flowers, Wreak Havoc At Golf Tournaments
A group of residents in Vestmannaeyjar are putting their foot down when it comes to free-roaming sheep. According to a residents group, the roaming sheep have laid waste to summer flowers, trees, and other shrubbery on the island. In light of the…
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The Islanders: Juggling Two Worlds
Icelandic farmer Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík balances farm life and city life “Look, there is one there that is breathing a bit weirdly in the corner. We should keep an eye on her,” says Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík as she walks around the farm…
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Up To A Decade To Breed Scrapie-Free Sheep
Researchers at the Agricultural University of Iceland estimate it could take from four to 10 years to breed a sheep population that is resistant to scrapie. The way of going about achieving that goal is dependent on various uncertain factors, RÚV reports.…
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Scrapie Discovery in Iceland Triggers Strict Measures for Sheep Farming
A recent finding of scrapie on a farm in northern Iceland’s Vestur-Húnavatn has resulted in the immediate culling of 690 sheep and the implementation of rigorous regulations in the affected area, ruv.is reports. Scrapie is a persistent and incurable infectious illness that…
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Icelandic Sheep Farmers Using GPS And Drones For Yearly Roundup
It’s that time of year again: the yearly sheep roundup, where sheep farmers and other locals all over Iceland head out into the wilderness to bring home the sheep they let wander the countryside all summer long. [su_pullquote]It’s only one week until…
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Stokkseyri Holds Autumn Fair With Five-Horned Sheep
Stokkseyri held one of the first autumn fairs of the year on Saturday, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]The Bargain Chest just opened in Grapevine Store. This is where we’ll be keeping all the things that for one reason or another are on a discount…
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The Icelandic Roundup: Xenophobia, Monkeypox and Slutwalk
Josie Anne Gaitens (culture editor) and Andie Sophia Fontaine (news editor) are joined by journalist Emma Ledbetter to go over some of the biggest news stories in Iceland right now. Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is…
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The Icelandic Roundup: Women In Rock
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens is joined by two guests, Ólöf Benediktsdóttir of Stelpur Rokka and the band Svartþoka, and Laufey Soffía of the band Kælan Mikla, to discuss the reaction the the all male lineup for “Rokk Í Reykjavík”, a concert…
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The Icelandic Roundup: A Question Of Sports
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens and News Editor Andie Sophia Fontaine are here to delve into SPORTS. A topic that we are incredibly knowledgable of and can talk about at length. Other topics covered in this episode include trans rights, whether Reykjavík…
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Icelandic Sheep Carry Scrapie Resistance Genes
Nearly 130 Icelandic sheep carry genes that protect them from scrapie, a transmissible neurodegenerative disease similar to the more infamous mad cow disease. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are…
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Islands Of Wonder: Winning The Weather Lottery In Vestmannaeyjar
No matter what the gods have thrown at the Westman Islands (known locally as Vestmannaeyjar)—eruptions, turbulent history, harsh living conditions—it seems only to have strengthened its inhabitants, creating a resilient population that lives with endearing optimism and a complete and utter lack…
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Sheep News: Miracle Birth, Six-Horned Ram, Scrapie-Resistant Sheep
It’s been a busy week in the world of sheep journalism in Iceland. Here are the top stories. [su_pullquote]Become a member of the Grapevine’s YouTube channel for early access to our videos – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] RÚV reports that sheep farmers…
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Hundreds Of Sheep Rescued From A Snowstorm In Hæli
Hundreds of sheep in the fields in the town of Hæli were rescued in the midst of a snowstorm which swept across the northern part of Iceland a few days ago. The farmers managed to save all the animals with the help…
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Ram Breaks Into Þingvellir: Wanted For Unpaid Damages
Last week, Morgunblaðið reported on a violent visitor. A ram attempted to break into the guest lounge at Þingvellir, fleeing the scene after his failed attempt to enter the lounge. When curiosity causes crime Park rangers arrived at the site of a…
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Grapevine Day Out: A Sheep Farm In Lambing Season
We spent a day in south Iceland with Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík. She showed us around her family’s sheep farm at the peak of lambing season, and we were lucky enough to witness the birth of a lamb! Pálína opened up about the…
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How To Enjoy Icelandic Kjötsúpa After All The Sheep Are Gone
It has recently come to light that there are now fewer sheep in Iceland than there were over 100 years ago. It’s highly unlikely, but there may come a time when there are no more sheep in Iceland. It also must be…
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Farmers Now Allowed To Home Slaughter Sheep and Goats
According to Kristján Þór Júlíusson, the Minister of Agriculture, a milestone was reached yesterday when a new regulation was put into effect. The new regulation enables sheep and goat farmers to slaughter and market their animals themselves. Medical examination will be required…
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60 Sheep Dead In Truck Accident
60 sheep were killed when a transport truck overturned on Dynjandisheiði yesterday, according to a report from Vísir. A Facebook post from the police in the Westfjords revealed that there were 310 sheep in the transport truck at the time. The police…
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Instagram Star Faces Backlash
Popular Instagrammer and sheep farmer Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík was shocked to discover that she had lost a large number of followers after posting a photo of herself and her girlfriend celebrating their second anniversary, Vísir reports. Pálína’s account, farmlifeiceland, has over 43,000…
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Deboned Lamb Found In Dritvík
A deboned lamb has been found in Dritvík in Snæfellsnes, according to a report by Vísir. A picture of the carcass was supposedly shared in a Facebook group of sheep farmers. The only remains of the discovered sheep are its scalp, the…