The grassroots movement 

Irish dairy farmers are focused on the climate challenge — 96% have signed up to the sustainability initiatives that are addressing the sector's environmental impact 

Miriam Gunn, dairy farmer, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Dairy farming is at the heart of Irish life; nearly 90% of the dairy products produced by 17,500 family farms (and the 60,000 people they employ) are exported to 130 countries, and contribute over €6.8 billion to the Irish economy each year.