It was one of two conferences, with the first held on Tuesday 23 January in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Co. Roscommon.
The sheep conference focussed on nutrition management in the run up to lambing, the process of transferring the family farm and diagnosing and managing flock health issues.
Dr Tim Keady, Teagasc Research Officer, discussed the importance of properly managing ewe nutrition during pregnancy, including the consequences on subsequent flock performance.
Martin Clarke from discussed the succession challenges facing Irish farm families, covering a range of issues that will include tax, structures, income security and opportunities for planning. He outlined the key considerations and strategies to simplify the process of farm transfers.
Pictures by Clive Wasson.
5. National Sheep Conference
James Keane, Regional Manager at the Teagasc National Sheep Seminar in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: CLIVE_WASSON
6. National Sheep Conference
Panel guests: Michael Gottstein Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer Programme, Patrick Dunne, Wicklow Sheep Farmer, John O'Connell, Leitirim Sheep Farmer, and Seamus Fagan, DATM RVL Athlone at the Teagasc National Sheep Seminar in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: CLIVE_WASSON
7. National Sheep Conference
Charlie McConalogue, TD, Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine at the Teagasc National Sheep Seminar in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: CLIVE_WASSON
8. National Sheep Conference
Charlie McConalogue, TD, Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine at the Teagasc National Sheep Seminar in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: CLIVE_WASSON