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in harmony

with nature

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it all starts with

the greenest grass

In Ireland, two-thirds of the land is used for agriculture and 80% of our farmland is used to grow green grass.

Thanks to regular rainfall, Irish soil is naturally irrigated and free from water stress.

creating fodder for the

happiest cows in the world

What makes Irish cows so happy?

Truth be told, they’re a little spoilt.

Our dairy cows graze outdoors for most of the year.

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There's an average of

just two cows per hectare

There’s plenty of room and no shortage of fodder

Black and white cow grazing in a green field with another cow in the background

Traditionally we have

small herd sizes

With an average dairy herd of 70 cows.

Herd of cows walking along a grassy path with mountains in the background

Ireland has a national sustainable

dairy assurance scheme

Which independently audits every Irish farm at 18 month intervals. The scheme ensures we stay at the cutting edge of sustainability practices.

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nurtured by

dedicated farmers

Dairy is in

Our DNA

For over 6,000 years, Irish farmers have been milking cows and producing the finest dairy products.

Three people standing in a field with cows in the background.

In Ireland

Farming is a family business

With 17,000 family-owned farms and 36 co-op dairies, three generations working on the same farm together is not a rare sight.

Two men and two young boys standing in a field with cows at sunset

Modern and traditional

farming methods

Are passed down from generation to generation.

Two men standing in a dairy facility, one in a checkered shirt and the other in a purple shirt.

On average,

a hectare of farmland

Only changes hands once every 400 years.

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together they produce

the most delicious milk

5 million tonnes of milk are produced in Ireland every year.

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churning into

heavenly dairy

Beta Carotene

a pigment in the grass

Is the secret to our butter’s rich golden colour.

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Sustainability is

not just statistics

It can be fun too. We aim to sustain our employees through initiatives including opportunities for learning and career development.

Boy sitting on a cow in a grassy field, smiling and petting its head.

from farm to fridge

with increased efficiency

Today,

Ireland’s dairy produce

Is enjoyed all over the world, with 85% of Irish milk exported to over 110 markets.

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Irish

agriculture

Produces enough food for more than 10 times its population.

Man walking with a cow along a coastal field with cliffs and ocean in the background.

the finest ingredients

for your hearty recipes

Kerrygold products: Red Cheddar, Irish Butter, and Milk Powder

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© Ornua 2024. All Rights Reserved.

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