Grass keeps our cows in the black

DAIRY industry leaders preparing careful plans last week for expansion can take encouragement from European competitors who seem anxious to copy Irish methods.

There is optimism in the sector here due to strong markets, long-term global demand forecasts, and recognition of the potential to create Irish dairy exports and jobs.

It’s built also on the competitiveness of Irish grass-fed milk production — and that could be the jewel in the crown of the Irish industry.