Dairy farmers warn against sacrificing quality to hit targets

DAIRY farmers should not sacrifice milk quality while reaching for the 50% quantity growth sought by Food Harvest 2020, says the National Dairy Council (NDC) Dairy Farmer of the Year.

Waterford farmer Kevin Walsh agrees with the NDC view that the 50% boost is achievable. He was speaking at the launch of the 2011 NDC Quality Milk Awards, which took place on his farm.

Kevin and John Walsh were presented with the NDC Perpetual Cup and €5,000 in 2010. The brothers supply milk to Glanbia from their farm in Kilnafrehan West, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.