Article Info

Article Title
The Times They Are A-Changin': Sheep farming with technology
Author
Amna Shamim
Issue date
Summer 2021
Issue number
33
Description
Imagine…the lush rolling Irish countryside… verdant green gently sloping hills…the sounds of a babbling river, the bleating of sheep, the rustle of leaves in the wind. In the distance you can see one of the most famous landmarks in all of Ireland, Newgrange, close enough to identify which side of the monument you see but far enough that the visitors aren’t ruining your view. You can smell the flowers on the breeze, feel it caressing your skin, hear the soft, gentle hum of the drone. Wait…what is a drone doing in this picturesque scene? Is it…can it be…herding the sheep? Yes! This article tells the story about how one traditional Irish farm started using drones to help shepherd their sheep.
Article topic list
animal care, community