From Pasture to Processing
Dairy Tours
Flexible with Variety
Dairy production is integral to Irish farming. Join Farm Tours Ireland for an immersive Dairy Tour and discover the unique, grass-based system that defines Irish dairy.
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With approximately 1.6 million dairy cows across 18,000 dairy farms, Ireland leverages its exceptional grass-growing ability to produce around 8 billion litres of milk annually. High-quality dairy products, including cheese, butter, casein, and infant formula, are exported globally, generating close to €6 billion.
Most herds operate seasonal lactation, with cows calving in spring and grazing throughout their lactation, though some herds milk 365 days a year. The average Irish dairy farm spans 34 hectares (approx. 80 acres) with a herd of 93 cows, producing around 5,648 litres per cow in an average year with average annual milk solids per cow estimated to be 418kg.
With Farm Tours, you will discover
Our expertly curated tours provide unparalleled access to genuine, working Irish dairy farms throughout the country, ensuring you experience a diverse range of dairy farm types and systems. Through visits to our dynamic range of host farms, you will discover:
Throughout Ireland
Ireland's top inbound farm tour operator.
With a network of around 200 farms, we are sure to make your farming journey in Ireland a wonderful one!
Why us?
Our expertly curated tours provide unparalleled access to genuine, working Irish dairy farms throughout the country, ensuring you experience a diverse range of farming systems and practices.
