Dairy sector's proud history of resilience and evolution

Irish dairy farmers have coped with wars and economic upheaval, and evolved to master robotic milking and digital technology. They are ready for their next big challenge

A farmer delivers the milk to Barrroe Creamery 21/09/1961 Ref. 983L Old black and white co-op donkeys dairying west cork

Ray Ryan recalls how generations of Irish dairy farmers have risen to every challenge that they have encountered

Ray Ryan, journalist.