The demonstration will be on the farm of Mervyn Sunderland, Redcross, Co Wicklow, starting at 2pm tomorrow. It aims to focus on the benefit and utilisation of catch crop/green cover, including fattening store lambs.

Speakers at the event include:

  • Mary McEvoy of Germinal, who will discuss the benefits for sheep to graze on catch crop/green cover.
  • Simon Byrne, agricultural consultant, to discuss GLAS and the growth of catch crops/green cover.
  • Dermot O’Sullivan, ICM Camolin, to discuss current market conditions and prospects.
  • Rory Phelan, agronomist, will be available to answer queries on crops.
  • For additional information on the event, which is supported by Quinn’s of Baltinglass, please contact the ICSA on 057-866 2120.

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