Big need for sheep farm efficiencies

Small adjustments to sheep sector management can boost profitability, Teagasc director Prof Gerry Boyle said while unveiling the programme for Sheep2015, to be hosted in Teagasc Athenry, Co Galway, on June 20.

“Modest changes in some of the key drivers of production can have enormous benefits not only in terms of output, but most importantly in terms of profitability,” said Prof Boyle.

“We are committed to the sheep research and advisory programmes and this open day will provide a wonderful opportunity to see what Teagasc and the other organisations involved in organising and supporting Sheep2015 are delivering for sheep farmers.