An industry webinar will present the benefits of genetic improvement for farming businesses, and producers from across the UK are encouraged to register today.

Hosted by Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) and Signet Breeding Services, the webinar will highlight the achievements of relevant UK-wide industry projects including RamCompare, the UK’s national progeny test. In addition, practical tips and advice will be provided by Signet’s sheep breeding services manager, Sam Boon on how to select the right sheep for a flock.

To be held on Thursday, September 4 at 7:30pm, the online event will be an opportunity to consider how sheep genetics and genomics can be used to meet farm challenges and environmental targets.

Alongside Sam Boon, HCC’s Dr Heather McCalman will also present during the webinar. She said: “HCC has been a partner in the long term RamCompare project which has produced some valuable results to help support and inform the sheep sector in Wales, and drive genetic improvement forward. It has demonstrated the value of using top 10% performance recorded rams in commercial flock settings and enables farmers to select terminal sires with confidence.

“This webinar is not specific to Wales and we are keen to see farmers from across the country join us for this evening event to hear more about how the information can be used in practical terms by sheep breeders for financial, productivity and environmental gains.”

She added:“The findings not only further develop the sheep industry but will enable us to work towards Net Zero together. This genetic gain can provide evidence which helps to underpin important, strong promotional messages for our Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef brands.”

To register and for this event receive the webinar link, please contact HCC on 01970 625050 or [email protected] by Wednesday, September 3.