Couple put their faith in pedigree Dexter cattle

ON A very windy hill in south west Cork an unusual herd of cattle is farmed by a colourful couple.

Clare and Steve Collins have a suckler herd of Dexter cattle, 26 cows, 24 calves, four bulls and five steers near Kealkil (off the N71 between Glengarrif and Bantry) in Cork. They joined the organic farming scheme this year, and will be full symbol organic in 2012.

“These small animals finish quicker and are extremely thrifty, and good on soft mountain or boggy ground,” says Steve.