In order to increase profitability some IOA members sell their lamb direct in addition to selling it to the factories. Michael Seymour in Co. Tipperary is one such farmer. Read more about him in this article in this article in the Farming Independent, written by Grace Maher, Development Officer with IOFGA
http://www.independent.ie/business/farming/the-direct-approach-works-best-31105516.html
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