Tipp events for national dairy week

The National Dairy Council was joined by its ambassadors Derval O’Rourke, Rob Kearney and Dave Kearney to announce details of its 2015 campaign for National Dairy Week. A number of events are planned for Tipperary including a seminar and a Teagasc farm walk.

NDC Chief Executive, Zoë Kavanagh, speaking at the launch in Dublin’s Conrad Hotel said that the NDC recently commissioned a study about the reputation of the dairy industry. The research confirms that in reputational terms, quality is the single most important attribute of Ireland’s Dairy Industry.

“The reputation and quality of the Irish dairy sector are precious assets which we need to protect, maintain and enhance.  Quality is the key to consumer’s trust in, and loyalty to, Irish dairy products. It underpins the well-earned reputation for excellence that Irish dairy has at home and in premium overseas markets,” said Ms Kavanagh.

National Dairy Week 2015 puts a spotlight for consumers on the top quality of Irish pasture-based dairy farming and produce – from farm to fridge.  It celebrates the flavour and diversity of cooking with Irish dairy produce and highlights the nutritious benefits of milk and dairy produce throughout the different stages of our lives, as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Details about events taking place during National Dairy Week are available at www.ndc.ie.  

TIPPERARY EVENTS

•       Thursday April 23rd: NDC Seminar – Dairy Market Demand & Quality Standards, Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary 11.45am – 1.15pm. Speakers include Dr. Thia Hennessy, Teagasc (Measuring the Sustainability of Irish Dairy Farms); Dr David Gleeson, Teagasc (Excellence in Milk Quality – Steps to Meet Winning Standards); Jeanne Kelly, Ornua (Bringing the Unique Taste of Irish Dairy to the World), Chairperson Jackie Cahill, Chairman, NDC. Pre-registration required, enquiries to info@ndc.ie 
•       Thursday April 23rd: Teagasc Farm Walk, on farm of national winners of 2014 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards – Dwan Family Farm, Bohernamona, Thurles 2-4pm. Enquiries to Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, 025 42499 or Donal Mullane, Regional Manager Tipperary, Teagasc, 052 6121300.