Lisa McGrane

Lisa McGrane: Lisa was invited onto the council by John Farrell IGA President for a one year co-opted term. She completed a BAgrSc in animal science from University College Dublin (UCD) and graduated in 2019. From there she went on to complete a PhD in Teagasc Athenry in conjunction with UCD, which was entitled ‘An evaluation of companion forages in combination with perennial ryegrass to increase animal performance and output in pasture-based sheep production systems’. This research investigated the suitability of including clover and herb species with perennial ryegrass swards for use in pasture-based sheep systems and investigated the effects of various grassland management parameters on these swards. Lisa’s current role as education officer in Teagasc Ballymote, Co. Sligo involves the delivery of level 5 and level 6 agricultural courses to students in the region. Lisa is actively involved in her home suckler to beef farm in south Donegal, which in recent years has diversified with the addition of a small mid-season lambing ewe flock.