Farmer Focus: Michael Forde on managing a sheep and beef system on a fragmented farm
For this week’s OviCast, we head west to Corrandulla, Co. Galway, to hear from sheep and beef farmer Michael Forde.
A participant on the BETTER Sheep Farm Programme, Michael first discusses his farming system and some of the challenges of a managing a fragmented farm. Speaking to OviCast podcast host Ciaran Lynch, Michael outlines the impact a difficult 2023 had on lamb performance, sales and ewe condition, and how he managed the flock this winter.
The steps he has taken to address ewe condition since housing, along with this year’s scanning results and feeding plans for ewes in late pregnancy are also detailed.
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