The Benefits of a Silvopastoral Sheep System and the Supports Available in Ireland

Key Points

• Investigate the advantages of integrating sheep with agroforestry systems in Ireland.
• Review of existing literature on silvopastoral systems
• Assessment of sheep utilization of grass and understory growth
• Analysis of tree shade and shelter benefits
• Sheep thrive in dense grass and understory environments
• Tree shade improves sheep welfare and productivity
• Silvopastoral systems promote biodiversity in farming areas