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Our Open Source™ Future Farm Programme

Our Open Source Future Farm programme, run with state advisory body Teagasc, seeks to harness advancements in technology and farm practices to support farmers to make changes for a more profitable and sustainable future.

Sustainable dairy processing and the circular bio-economy

Milk production in Ireland has grown in recent years, both as a result of the removal of milk production quotas in the EU in 2015, and the increasing demand for whey protein globally.

Farming for the future

A long heritage of family farming and co-operative ethos means each generation is deeply committed to nurturing the land as the custodian for the next.

Ingredients

We have proven capability when it comes to delivering uncompromising quality and traceability at every step along our supply chain.

FoodCloud

Dealing with food waste is regarded as one of the most significant actions to protect resources and deliver environmental efficiencies.

Protecting water quality

We are proud to be associated with the creation of a new programme to provide one-to-one on-farm assessments to focus on water quality.

Leaning green – powering our plants

Our teams are continuously assessing the latest technologies and processes to ensure our facilities become ever more efficient and achieve our vision for sustainability.

‘Farmers Have Hearts’ campaign

We have joined forces with key partners to undertake research and to help encourage the hardworking farming community to prioritise their wellbeing.

CountryLife Garden Centres launch sustainability initiatives to help bees and wildlife

Our CountryLife Garden Centre network donates flowering perennials and wildflower seeds to dozens of tidy towns’ committees and communities to help protect species at risk of extinction.

Consumer

Our products have been enjoyed in homes for over half a century and we believe that only the best quality and distinct fresh taste is good enough for our customers.