Sheep Road Map 2030: A Strategic Plan for Ireland’s sheep sector

The Teagasc Sheep Sector Road Map 2030 outlines a strategic plan for Ireland's 34,000+ sheep farmers to enhance sustainability, productivity and profitability.

As part of the OviCast podcast, Ciaran Lynch was joined by Dr Philip Creighton, Sheep Enterprise Leader, and Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, to discuss this in more detail.

The current profile and performance of the sector, key economic metrics and the targets set out for the industry to 2030 are all outlined.

Michael and Philip also outline the economic, social and environmental challenges facing sheep farming, and the role research, knowledge transfer and on-farm innovation will play in helping the sector progress towards the roadmap’s target.

For more insights, listen in below:

Access the Sheep Roadmap 2030 publication here.

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