Smith seeks Europe-wide plan to stimulate sheep sector

AN INITIATIVE across the EU to stimulate the sheep sector was sought by Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith during his address to the European sheep industry summit in Limoges, France.

“Action needs to be taken at EU level to address difficulties the sector has experienced in recent years.

Mr Smith said there must be a continued focus on quality and the stimulation of demand through marketing, labelling, health promotion and generic promotion of lamb.