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2 DAIRY INGREDIENTS FROM IRELAND
Irish Dairy Farming
Ireland’s dairy industry is built on
the tradition of intergenerational
family-farming. 7.98 billion litres
Irish milk production increased
by over 5% in 2019 to reach 7.98
billion litres. In addition to the
growth in milk production volumes,
there has been an increase in
both fat and protein levels in Irish
milk deliveries in recent years.
17,000 farms
These 17,000 family-run dairy farms
utilise about one quarter of the
grassland area in Ireland. The green
fields, fresh clean air and plentiful
supply of rain make Ireland the
perfect place for dairy farming.
1.5 million cows 5,438 litres
Irish dairy cow numbers The average Irish herd size is 80 cows
totalled 1.5 million in 2019. with a milk yield of approximately
5,438 litres per cow per annum.