Results from the Teagasc labour survey on sheep farms

Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello joins this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss the preliminary results of the Teagasc labour survey.

Joining podcast host, Ciaran Lynch, key findings from the latest analysis, including the age profile of farmers, levels of off-farm employment, and how farm tasks are managed throughout the year, are explored.

Damian discusses the facilities available on farms, the challenges created by farm fragmentation and how these factors influence farm management and future development.

Also discussed is the level of TAMS uptake, the barriers farmers face when accessing the scheme, and what improvements could encourage greater participation.

To finish, Damian shares his thoughts on future trends and what the outlook may be for farm numbers going forward.

Listen in below:

View Damian’s presentation on the labour survey here

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