Results from the Teagasc labour survey on sheep farms
About this episode
Damian Costello discusses the preliminary results of the Teagasc labour survey on sheep farms, covering key findings and future trends.
Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, joins us to discuss the preliminary results of the labour survey. We explore some of the key findings from the latest analysis, including the age profile of farmers, levels of off-farm employment, and how farm tasks are managed throughout the year. Damian discusses the facilities available on farms, the challenges created by farm fragmentation, and how these factors influence farm management and future development. We also look at the level of TAMS uptake, the barriers farmers face when accessing the scheme, and what improvements could encourage greater participation. To finish, Damian shares his thoughts on future trends and what the outlook may be for farm numbers going forward. View Damian’s presentation on the labour survey here: https://teagasc.ie/wp-content/uploads/Damian-Costello.pdf For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
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