New CAP strictures leave sheep farmers on edge

Q&A: John Lynskey
New CAP strictures leave sheep farmers on edge
Thu, 06 Feb, 2014 - 00:00
Daniel Hession

John farms 45 hectares along the Mayo/Galway border.

His main enterprise is sheep; he farms a flock of 170 Suffolk/Texel/Belclare cross ewes. He also keeps suckler cows and an area of tillage, as well as running an agricultural contracting business.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Man holding shopping basket with bread and milk groceries in supermarket One in nine suppliers report unfair trading practices with retail and wholesalers
Paula Hynes: From paddock to showring - the Cork Summer Show was a week to remember Paula Hynes: From paddock to showring - the Cork Summer Show was a week to remember
37-acre Waterford equestrian centre seeks €1.7m 37-acre Waterford equestrian centre seeks €1.7m
Farming A Business InterviewPlace: MayoPlace: GalwayPlace: SuffolkPlace: texelPlace: BelclarePlace: HOLLANDPlace: BrusselsPlace: HacketstownPerson: John LynskeyPerson: JohnPerson: Macra na FeirmePerson: MacraPerson: MinisterPerson: CoveneyOrganisation: IFA NationalOrganisation: IFA National Sheep CommitteeOrganisation: IFAOrganisation: Mayo committee of AgricultureOrganisation: European Young Farmers ClubsOrganisation: South Mayo lambOrganisation: Dawn MeatsOrganisation: TeagascOrganisation: Bord BiaOrganisation: Mayo IFAOrganisation: SFPOrganisation: BiaOrganisation: Department ofOrganisation: Sheep IrelandOrganisation: EU Commission Sheep Advisory GroupOrganisation: SheepOrganisation: GardaOrganisation: Kepak
<p>(Left to right) Jason Hawkins, CEO of Carbery Group; Darragh O'Donovan, farm sustainability lead with Carbery; Michael and Fachtna Collins, demonstration farmers; Gráinne Hurley, Teagasc regional advisory manager for Cork West; Joan Collins, Tom Curran, Teagasc head of advisory services; Don Crowley, Teagasc joint programme co-ordinator, and Enda Buckley, director of sustainability at Carbery. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

Carbery and Teagasc renew West Cork sustainability programme for another five years

READ NOW

Farming

Newsletter

Stay ahead of the season. Sign up for insights, expert advice and stories shaping Irish agriculture.

Farming

Newsletter

Stay ahead of the season. Sign up for insights, expert advice and stories shaping Irish agriculture.
Paula Hynes

Paula Hynes

Hoofing it

Latest

Stay connected. Download our mobile apps on  iPhone App Android App
Subscription App
Live NewsePaper

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited