An insight into Irish Sheep Farming with Tim Keady

An insight into Irish Sheep Farming with Tim Keady

Author: Mark Ferguson March 12, 2023 Duration: 26:27
It is always interesting to compare different farming systems across this world. This week on the podcast we have Dr Tim Keady speaking about farming in Ireland. Having recently returned from a trip to New Zealand, Tim has a great insight at how the different systems compare. "We went to see the use of different technologies on-farm, with the intention of reducing labour and improving efficiency. So, we decided to go to New Zealand" says Tim. "... to look at the systems of sheep reproduction...

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