Dairy farmer, Alan McCormick from Ballina, has been acknowledged for dairy farming excellence at the Aurivo Milk Quality Awards.
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers were recognised for their contribution to dairy farming excellence at the 15th annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards.
Alan McCormick received the award for Highest Average Milk Solids. Alan took over the fourth generation farm in Ballina, from his dad Donal in 1982, and brother Alastair joined in 1986.
Alan and his son Craig milk 370 crossbred Friesian Jersey cows on 195 hectares, while daughter Sarah helps with rearing calves. Breeding and genetics, using high EBI for percentage of milk solids, and grass management, are a strong focus for the McCormick’s.
Commenting on the awards, Donal Tierney, Chief Executive of Aurivo, said: "The Aurivo Milk Quality Awards is an annual award programme which recognises standards of excellence in dairy farming.
"I would like to congratulate our eight Milk Quality Award winners, who continuously illustrated the highest quality of milk supply for both liquid and manufacturing milk. It is a privilege to honour their commitment, hard work and striving for excellence.
"Aurivo is very proud of its quality milk pool and committed supplier base of almost 1,000 suppliers in both the Republic and Northern Ireland. Our farming families' incredible commitment and dedication allows us to produce the best quality milk."
