{"id":16609,"date":"2026-06-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/growingreturns\/?p=16609"},"modified":"2026-06-24T13:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:38:02","slug":"dairy-farm-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/growingreturns\/2026\/06\/24\/dairy-farm-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"What sustainability looks like on a modern dairy farm in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Across Ireland, dairy farmers are working to produce nutritious food while reducing emissions, caring for the land and adapting to a changing climate. As the country seeks to address the significant methane footprint of its agricultural sector, farmers are exploring new approaches that support both environmental goals and farm viability. Their experiences offer an important perspective on what environmental stewardship looks like in practice and how partnerships are emerging to support farmers as they adapt in real time.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To better understand this work, Environmental Defense Fund spent time with Kerry Desmond, a dairy farmer in West Cork, Ireland to capture a day in the life on a modern grass-based dairy farm. The short film follows Kerry in his daily routine, highlighting the care, decision-making and stewardship that goes into managing a productive dairy operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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