Signpost: Finding solutions that make sense for my farm

Nenagh based sheep and suckler farmer Des Powell is hoping to try the strategies that are the most practical for his business.

Des Powell at his farm in Templederry, Nenagh, Co Tipperary Picture Dan Linehan

Des Powell operates a sheep and beef farm just outside Templederry in Co Tipperary in conjunction with his parents, George and Frieda.

The farm is made up of 97 hectares of grassland, which is divided into two blocks but all situated within approximately 2km from the main farm.