New initiative aims to make sheep farming more attractive to young people
The average age of an Irish sheep farmer is 56.
The average age of an Irish sheep farmer is 56, but a new initiative by food company Kepak aims to tackle the issue and others impacting sheep farming.
Developed in collaboration with Bord Bia and Mountbellew Agricultural College, the Young Sheep Farmer Forum plans to inject fresh thinking and renewed energy into the sector.
