When it comes to being a progressive and young farmer, Shane Connolly is in the top division. Working in partnership with uncle, Shane has made enormous strides in earlier grazing strategies to ensure his costs remain low and cows are getting more grass into their diet.
The way I look at it is, we grow grass better than any country in Europe so we should do all we can to harness that natural potential sitting directly under our feet.
Shane Connolly
Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim
Shane has embarked on a journey of soil improvement and now grows significantly more grass on his farm than he did in previous years.
“Every farm has more potential – you just have to know the places to look to unlock that potential. Each year, I try to grow more grass to keep our cows happy and healthy. So far it has worked,” Shane says.
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What makes Irish dairy different?
Our Irish origin makes the true difference. This unspoiled island, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, is blessed with a host of natural resources. It’s no wonder Irish dairy has a global reputation for being amongst the best in the world. Ireland’s temperate climate and abundant rainfall create perfect conditions for grazing. This mild climate means our dairy herds are free to roam their natural environment throughout the year. Our home county in the northeast has 365 lakes which nurture the land with pure fresh water and our fields yield 40% more grass per hectare than the rest of Europe.
This means we have a constant supply of pure, fresh milk year round ready to be transformed into nutritious dairy ingredients. At Lakeland Dairies Food Ingredients, we’re always there for you no matter what and we’re committed to helping your business flourish.
