Coveney welcomes industry contribution for sheep breeding

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has welcomed the industry contribution agreed by stakeholders to Sheep Ireland for sheep breeding.

“This is a very positive development for the sheep sector and vital to ensure the on-going growth and prosperity of the industry,” said Mr Coveney.

He noted that the industry funding by way of a voluntary levy on sheep slaughtered and on live sheep exported will enable the continued draw down of NDP funds by Sheep Ireland to implement its breeding improvement programmes.