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.
9. National Sheep Conference
Gavin Gallgher, Gary Fisher and Patrick Gibbons at the Teagasc National Sheep Seminar in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: CLIVE_WASSON
10. National Sheep Conference
Jeames Keane, Regional Manager, TEagasc, Charlie McConalogue, TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Thomas Curra, Head of Advisorry Services, Teagasc and Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer Programme at the Teagasc National Sheep Seminar in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: CLIVE_WASSON
11. National Sheep Conference
Noel McGrory and Leo McGrory from Donegal Town at the Teagasc National Sheep Seminar in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: CLIVE_WASSON
12. 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