Sheep 2023 event will have something for all the family
Sheep 2023, the major sheep industry event taking place on Saturday, June 17 in Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, was launched recently.
Sheep 2023 is being organised by five industry stakeholders - Bord Bia; Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; The Irish Farmers Journal, Sheep Ireland and Teagasc.
Ireland’s largest sheep processor, Irish Country Meats, is the main sponsor of the event with major sponsorship also provided from Cormac Sheep Equipment, Elanco, FBD and MSD Animal Health.
Extensive offering
Anticipation is building for the dedicated sheep event, after a five year Covid-19 related absence.
The multi-faceted event has something to cater for all interests, including being an enjoyable family day out.
Upwards of 10 technical areas are planned, each with their own extensive programme incorporating workshops, practical demonstrations, short presentations, one-to-one dialogue and visual displays.
Technical topics featured include; breeding and genetics, environment, flock health, forestry, grassland, health and safety, hill sheep, nutrition, organic farming.
The meat markets arena will combine technical information and broader consumer appeal.
Butchery and carcass demonstrations will be intertwined with important market insight, while cooking demonstrations delivered by celebrity chef Neven Maguire are sure to be a firm favourite among attendees.
A wool village will bring the many wonderful attributes of wool to life, along with providing an opportunity for shearers to sharpen their skills.
Young farmers will be put through their paces in a Young Shepherd Competition, while fledgling and established sheepdog enthusiasts can hone their skills in a sheepdog training demonstration.