28-04-2025
Expert insights and tech info lined up for Sheep 2025 in Galway
The Sheep 2025 event will take place this year on Saturday, June 21, at the Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway.
Sheep 2025 will offer an opportunity for farmers, industry professionals, and the general public to explore the latest innovations and trends in the Irish sheep industry.
The event will feature a huge range of attractions, technical presentations, and demonstrations.
Sheep 2025 is organised jointly by Teagasc, along with other stakeholders such as Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Sheep 2025 highlights
Visitors to Sheep 2025 can look forward to a wide array of technical information and expert insights from leading industry professionals. Topics covered will include:
Grassland and forages: Clover over-sowing demonstrations, fencing options, grass measuring, companion forages;
Clover over-sowing demonstrations, fencing options, grass measuring, companion forages; Breeding and genetics: Insights from Teagasc research flocks, methane emissions measurements, performance recording, pre-breeding checks, and flock replacement policies;
Insights from Teagasc research flocks, methane emissions measurements, performance recording, pre-breeding checks, and flock replacement policies; Nutrition: Research results from feeding trials and insights on nutrition practices for sheep farming;
Research results from feeding trials and insights on nutrition practices for sheep farming; Flock health: A detailed exploration of internal and external parasites, lameness studies, and a Regional Veterinary Laboratory display;
A detailed exploration of internal and external parasites, lameness studies, and a Regional Veterinary Laboratory display; Organic farming: Meet organic advisors, discuss certification requirements, and view organic sheep on display;
Meet organic advisors, discuss certification requirements, and view organic sheep on display; Hill sheep production: Maximise output on hill systems with advice on lamb finishing options and forage crop displays;
Maximise output on hill systems with advice on lamb finishing options and forage crop displays; Health and safety: Interactive demonstrations on quad bike safety, sheep handling, and trailer regulations;
Interactive demonstrations on quad bike safety, sheep handling, and trailer regulations; Meat industry and markets: Discussions on selecting lambs for slaughter, clean livestock policy, and industry trends;
Discussions on selecting lambs for slaughter, clean livestock policy, and industry trends; Agricultural education: Discover career opportunities in sheep farming and agriculture, including the Battle of the Colleges Sheep Challenge.
Discover career opportunities in sheep farming and agriculture, including the Battle of the Colleges Sheep Challenge. Environment and water quality: Learn about initiatives to improve sustainability;
Learn about initiatives to improve sustainability; Forestry: Discover forest types and the benefits of integrating trees with sheep farming;
Discover forest types and the benefits of integrating trees with sheep farming; Agricultural advisory: Consult with experts to discuss specific advisory needs and explore Teagasc's resources.
Attractions
Sheep 2025 offers a variety of attractions for attendees to enjoy, including:
Commercial exhibits from leading industry suppliers;
from leading industry suppliers; Sheep breed competitions and breed displays showcasing the best of Irish sheep farming;
and showcasing the best of Irish sheep farming; On-site catering ;
; Children's entertainment to keep younger visitors entertained;
to keep younger visitors entertained; Cooking demonstrations with renowned chef Neven Maguire;
with renowned chef Neven Maguire; Health check stations ;
; Sheep dog training demonstrations;
demonstrations; Quad safety demos to promote safe practices in farming;
to promote safe practices in farming; Sheep shearing demonstrations and wool displays in the Wool Village.
Speaking at the launch of Sheep 2025, head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, Michael Gottstein said; 'Sheep 2025 is more than just an exhibition; it is a forward-looking event that provides a comprehensive platform for learning, networking, and discovering the future direction of the sheep farming industry.
'With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the event promises to be a must-attend for all those with an interest in agriculture.'
Teagasc Sheep Enterprise leader, Dr. Philip Creighton added: 'We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Teagasc sheep research facility in Athenry for this major event, which will provide invaluable insights for farmers looking to improve flock management, animal welfare, and farm profitability, while also addressing broader concerns such as environmental impact and market trends.'
