John Byrne is the fifth generation on the farm and is farming alongside his wife Mary, and his two teenage children, Molly and Eamon and John’s parents, Eamon and Mary.
The family were named Tirlán milk suppliers of the year for 2025 for their strong focus on milk quality and solids production, animal health, nutrition and grassland management.
After being selected as milk supplier of the year for 2024, the Byrnes will go on to represent Tirlán at the National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards for 2025.
The Byrne family hosted a Tirlán young farmer event on Wednesday, September 11 where there was a huge focus on investment for the next generation, succession planning, nutrition to drive milk solids and an outlook on dairy markets.
Credit to : Agriland