5 Ways a Tipperary Family Created a Model for Sustainable Farming
June 09, 2025 | Source: RTE News | by Siobhan Kavanagh and Nora O’Donovan, Teagasc
Farming at Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, the Walsh family have found a way to run their dairy farm that’s good for business and the environment. By combining smart planning with a love for the land, they’ve created a model for sustainable farming that others can learn from.
Making the most of their farm
The Walshs milk 165 cows on their 63-hectare dairy platform and manage a total of 107 hectares of grassland. Through careful breeding and efficient practices, they’ve built a highly productive and profitable farm. In 2024, each cow produced an impressive 524 kg of milk solids (the national average was 449kg).
They also focus on lowering their farm’s impact on the environment and their carbon footprint is significantly lower than the national average.