Sheep 2025 will take place on Saturday, 21st June from 10 am to 5 pm at the Teagasc Mellows Campus in Athenry, Co. Galway. It is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in sheep farming, rural life, or Irish agriculture.
The event is organised by a joint industry collaboration between Teagasc, Bord Bia, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Irish Farmers Journal, and Sheep Ireland. Irish Country Meats are again the main sponsor for this event, in addition to support from major sponsors FBD Insurance, MSD Animal Health, and Elanco.
A hub of innovation and education
Sheep 2025 will be a showcase of the latest technology and research driving progress in the sheep industry. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, a new entrant to agriculture, or simply someone curious about where your food comes from, the event promises valuable insights across a wide range of topics.
Breeding & Genetics:
At this year’s event visitors will be able to engage with Sheep Ireland staff on the following areas;
- Validation of the Indexes
- OviFlock/Hill Flockbooks
- SIS & RamSearch
- CPT Rams
- Genomics section
- LambPlus App demonstration with handling equipment
- FBD Five-Star LambPlus Classes
Sheep 2025 will provide technical information on:
- Breeding & Genetics
- Grassland & Forages
- Nutrition
- Flock Health
- Organic farming
- Hill Sheep Production
- Health & Safety displays
- Meat industry & markets
- Agricultural Education
- Environment, Water Quality and Signpost Programme
- Forestry
- Agricultural Advisory
- Handling facilities and sheep handling demonstrations
- Thematic Networks
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