24 December 2024

Diversifying the farm business

Kilkenny sheep farmer, Brian Nicholson joins this episode of the OviCast podcast to talk about the changes to his farm system in recent years.

Joining podcast host Ciaran Lynch, Brian describes how he has converted part of his farm over to an organic system. A discussion takes place on the sheep, beef and tillage enterprises and their integration, and how the farm has been adapted to suit.

The podcast concludes with Brian detailing how he has incorporated agro-forestry into his farming system.

Listen in below:

Brian Nicholson also claimed the Sheep Enterprise Award at the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024.

Read more here: Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion

For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page.