CAP is prejudiced against sheep farmers, senator claims

The average age of a sheep farmer is 56 and action plan needed to attract young farmers into 'a really important agricultural sector'

Only 7% of sheep farmers were under the age of 35. Picture: O'Gorman Photography

There is a huge prejudice against sheep farming in the new Common Agricultural Policy, it was claimed in the Senate.

Senator Erin McGreehan asked that a debate be arranged in the Upper House on the future of the sector.