Galway farming couple takes top prize at Dairy Farmer of Year awards
Based in Killimor, between Portumna and Loughrea, Noel and Bernadette have built up their dairy herd over the past five years from 75 to the current 125 cows (spring calving), consisting of Friesian and Jersey cross-breeds.
In total, the family farms 61 hectares of land. The farm has a quota of close on 530,000 litres with a herd average EBI of €105. Noel is a member of the Killimor, East Clare, and Grass Roots dairy discussion group.
