Shearing, training courses and wool challenges

<p>With the shearing season underway, for this week’s episode we chat to shearer and Mayo native David Heraty.</p><p> </p><p>First David describes a typical shearing season for him and how this year has started off. David tells us how he got started and built up his shearing contracting business over the past decade. </p><p> </p><p>We discuss the importance of shearing courses to equip farmers with this skill and the challenge of getting the next generation involved. </p><p> </p><p>We also talk about the preparation on the day of shearing to make the job that bit easier on all involved. </p><p> </p><p>David who is the Irish Sheep Shearer’s Association representative on the newly formed wool council talks about its aims and what they hope to achieve over the coming years. </p><p> </p><p>We finish up the episode talking about the challenge of improving wool presentation and what steps farmers can take. </p><p> </p><p>For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:<br><a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a></p>