Celebrating Farming: Dairy Farm Visit

Huge thanks to Katie Sheehan and her Dad Tadgh, who welcomed the TYs onto their farm in Kilcorney on Friday last. Blessed with mild weather on the day, Tadgh took us on a tour which included the milking parlour, bulk tank, calving sheds and housing.  He highlighted the extensive science behind all aspects of farming today and the continuous professional development and education which farmers undertake.  Emissions reduction and technology strongly feature in farming.

Milk protein, animal genetics, farm maps,  soil sampling and grass measurement were explained in detail - a huge bonus to those who will be studying Ag Science in Fifth Year.