Kildare student Emma Jane Ginty (16) has set up her own flock of Dorset sheep and is one of Ireland's youngest registered breeders.
Emma told the Irish Farmers Journal: "I grew up farming. My mam and I kept pet lambs for neighbours.
"When I was 14 I asked for a Dorset ram for my birthday and that’s really when I established my own flock.
"I hope to pursue farming in the future anyway, and possibly study ag science in college. There are a lot of opportunities out there.”
Video: Irish Farmer's Journal
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