Watch: Lambing Live - challenges and opportunities for the industry

Dean of the UCD school of agriculture Alex Evans, dean of the UCD school of veterinary science Michael Doherty and Agri Aware chair Alan Jagoe talk about the challenges facing the industry.

11 March 2019

Ewes on straw at UCD Lyons Farm. \ Claire Jean Nash

The panel talk to Odile Evans of the Irish Farmers Journal about some of the misconceptions about modern agriculture.

They discuss how UCD and Agri Aware can challenge these misconceptions and how best to help the industry engage positively with the general public.

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