ICSA urges emphasis on sheep for trade missions

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has supported a call for a greater emphasis on sheep exports during official trade missions to countries such as China and the US.

ICSA sheep committee chairman John Brooks said the focus has been on beef but it would make sense if sheepmeat was also pushed on these diplomatic initiatives.

“We have an excellent product that fits perfectly with the Origin Green strategy and clean, green image but we need more and better markets,” he said.