The outlook is very positive for the country’s €250m-a- year sheep sector, according to Minister of State Tom Hayes.

Friday, June 12

Farmer health and safety is the focus of three Teagasc open days over the next month, which will also focus on new safety regulations.

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.

Plans for the Sheep2015 national open day were announced last week.