Due credit was afforded to the Duffy farm in Ballinahown at the recent Milk Quality awards which publicly recognise the achievements of Lakeland Dairies’ suppliers who are committed to quality in all aspects of their milk production.
Present at the awards ceremony were Kieran and Conor Duffy, with staff member Colin Shorthall, who received the highly commended runner-up accolade in the >500,000 litre producer category. They were presented with their award by Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Affairs, Deputy Heather Humphreys, Colin Kelly, Group CEO and Niall Matthews, chairman of Lakeland Dairies.
Winning a milk quality award is a truly excellent achievement. The winners emerged from among 3,200 farm families across 16 counties who produce milk for the 2bn litres Lakeland Dairies milk pool. The awards were presented by Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, with Lakeland Dairies Chairman Niall Matthews and Group Chief Executive Colin Kelly.
Speaking at the awards, Minister Heather Humphreys, stated that it was an excellent achievement to be acknowledged by your own co-operative for producing superior quality milk.
"That kind of quality doesn’t just happen overnight. It's an enduring commitment, involving a lifetime's dedication to unmatched standards each time you walk the fields, check on your herd or enter the milking parlour. I express my admiration for Lakeland Dairies’ farming families. They form the foundation of an impressive cross-border operation, making a remarkable impact both locally and internationally. I am also very pleased to note that sustainability is a driving force for Lakeland Dairis and a platform for their ongoing progress and success through the production of world-class food," the Minister commented.
