This week, Agriland is set to broadcast a unique new series titled 'Lambing Season with ICM'.

The series, which aims to be informative and educational, is brought to you in association with Irish Country Meats (ICM) and will bring viewers up close and personal with real-life situations faced by Irish sheep farmers during lambing season.

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24), the three-day series will go live each evening at 7:00p.m on the Agriland website and app.

The three-part series will bring viewers through an impressive flock and lambing facility based in Co. Offaly.

Viewers will gain, tips and technical advice as well as potentially picking up some ideas and management practices that may be of use when managing a flock of ewes at home.

The series will also feature technical discussion with industry experts.

Lambing Season Series

The Lambing Season with ICM Series will begin tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24) at 7:00p.m with the first episode introducing our viewers to the Matthews Family and their farm enterprise.

Ken and Richard Mathews are suppliers of Irish Country Meats (ICM) and are part of the Offaly Lamb Producer Group. The Mathews' farm is based in Killeigh, Co. Offaly.

The first episode will outline the farm system, flock size, lambing approach and various management practices.

Episode two will be available on Wednesday (March 25) at 7:00p.m, and will focus on the practical management and protocols on the Matthews farm during lambing season.

This episode will take a deeper look at the day-to-day actions and processes undertaken on farm during the lambing season.

The third and final episode in the series will be available on Agriland on Thursday (March 26) at 7:00p.m.

This episode will take a technical deep dive into lambing on the farm in Offaly with contributions from a local vet and Teagasc expert.

The topics covered will include ewe nutrition, timing of shearing as well as a market update from ICM.

The series is available to all Agriland viewers by viewing on laptop/computer or simply downloading the Agriland app to your smartphone.