Diversification at the heart of Tipperary beef farm

John Commins with some of the Piedmontese cattle at his farm in Blackcastle, Co Tipperary which he runs with his wife Ann. The couple produce their own beef and run an online shop. Picture Dan Linehan

A Co Tipperary food business has credited a UCC project for its success.

Dr Joe Kerry, Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC, helped by three Food Science students, worked with Blackcastle Farm at Two Mile Borris near Thurles.