Dairy development project launched

DAIRYGOLD CO-OP, the country’s largest farmer-owned milk processor, yesterday announced a €500,000 investment in a three year on-farm dairy development programme in association with Teagasc.

The programme seeks to identify and implement better farming practices specifically designed for Dairygold’s 3,500 milk suppliers and ensure that those practices are effectively communicated across the co-op’s entire supplier base.

Chief executive Jerry Henchy, speaking at the launch of the programme at Ballyhooly, Co Cork, said the ultimate objective is to improve the efficiency and profitability of both the co-op and all its milk suppliers.