Dwan family opens gate for Teagasc farm walk

A Teagasc dairy farm walk is take place on April 23 from 2pm to 4pm on the farm of the Dwan family in Bohernamona, Thurles, Co Tipperary, winners of the 2014 NDC and Kerrygold quality milk award.

Thomas Dwan and his parents Eddie and Ann are suppliers of milk to Centenary Thurles Co-op. The event is organised by Teagasc and is part of National Dairy Week, from April 18 to 25, organised by the National Dairy Council.

Tom O’Dwyer, Teagasc’s head of dairy knowledge transfer, said: “The performance of the Dwan farm is of the highest order and this event offers all dairy farmers the opportunity to learn the ‘secrets to their success’. Visitors will not see any extraordinary activities or fancy ideas, just common sense and efficient sustainable dairy farming.

“They should be encouraged by what can be achieved by an efficient family dairy farm. Eddie, Ann, and Thomas Dwan work as a team and they received the award based on the technical data and milk quality records for over 12 months along with information about milking practices and facilities, care of the environment, sustainable practices, dairy herd health, animal welfare, and general farm management.”