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This episode discusses innovations and trends shaping the future of the sheep industry at LambEx 2026.

Welcome to episode 287 of the Farms Advice Podcast with Jack Cresswell. Shaping the Future of Sheep Production at LambEx 2026 with Mark Ferguson. Join us as Ferg shares cutting-edge innovations, industry trends, and the mindset shifts transforming sheep farming that will be at LambEx 26. This episode highlights how technology, collaboration, and continuous learning are paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous industry. Key topics: The role of AI and automation in sheep farming Industry collaboration and peer-to-peer learning at LambEx Genetic advancements and data-driven decision making Monitoring technologies like virtual fencing and carcass data integration Building resilience and efficiency for future generations In this episode: The significance of LambEx as a hub for innovation and networking (0:00) How the sheep industry is benefitting from current high prices and market confidence (1:27) Market outlook: demand vs supply, and the long-term price outlook (2:22) The impact of genetic tools and data in improving flock productivity (4:51) The importance of peer learning and networking to drive industry change (6:36) Innovations in carcass evaluation and objective data…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Cresswell

Guest: Mark Ferguson

Topics covered

• sheep farming
• technology in agriculture
• industry collaboration
• genetic advancements
• sustainable practices
• automation
• data-driven decision making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LambEx

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