Together we visit the typical farmhouse called the happy paradise of the cows to see the difference with other industrial breeding land.
“The farm is my second home”
Located in Starview, Gormanstown, John McNamara’s farmhouse is always covered in a silky green grass, not much different than a resort is blending with nature. You might be surprised to know that this is the place where happy dairy cows live and the image has just been described as the “traditional Green Farm model” which is very familiar in Ireland. beautiful. Developed over five generations, the McNamara Farm has an area of nearly 100 hectares and is a typical traditional farm model, bringing to life relaxed and self-catering for more than 200 dairy cows.
Taking over the farm from his father, John followed his family’s traditions and grew increasingly farm-ready. The knowledge to develop the green fields here but still retain the traditional values have made the “pure” brand of the family farm.
He has improved the soil to grow long, short-haired, short-haired and protein-rich grasses for the cows. In addition, he also invested in selective breeding cattle for good milk production, developing more grassland to ensure the quality of life for cattle. After more than 20 years, the farm is the fruit and also the enthusiasm which John has made efforts to build on the know-how from the traditional combination of advanced science and technology. There are four elements: dairy paths, traditional green farm models, fresh grass quality and cow health technology.
Every morning, he often checks the farm, every time he crawls over the cows to make sure the soil is always smooth, not rocky because: “If you feel comfortable and have fun barefoot on the ground, then The ground is just right for the cows to walk, “he humorously. John’s extensive farm is divided into several parcels of land, separated by lawns, in which plots are used alternately to provide fresh grass for cattle.
This clever way of keeping the grass well maintained and the best recovery time to provide the necessary nutrients for dairy cows. “We have to be sure the grass is growing well, the leaves are plenty of leaves to provide a good amount of protein for the cows,” he said. The more they eat the grass, the better digested and so chewed, so they are happy and give the best milk quality. “
John also closely monitored the shepherds’ identification cards, which made it easy to retrieve information from the cow’s birth to the end of the lactation cycle as well as other veterinary certification information. . Cows were given a regular checkup every four to eight times a year. They were checked for milk, checked for their feet … John’s job was always filled with joy because he created a happy life for the cows. Get the best quality milk in the world.
Dairy industry has “green origin”
John McNamara’s dairy farm is an Anka Ireland green farm, supplying nearly 1 million liters of milk in 2014. It is also one of the farms being replicated at the Irish Food Authority. The idea of a commitment to “Origin Green”. “Origin Green” is the only sustainable agriculture program in the world that is implemented nationwide to connect governments, the private sector and food producers. The program is a commitment to help farmers and producers in Ireland achieve sustainable goals in reducing the impact of the environment, serving the local community effectively and protecting the rich natural resources. of the country. “The future of the dairy industry in this country is headed for a single goal: Green.” – French journalist Agathe Lejeune posted in the prestigious Lineaires Economic Journal after a field trip. The activities of the Irish dairy farms.
To reach the goal of supplying 7.5 billion liters of milk to the world by 2020, Ireland is stepping up its scale and increasing its dairy production capacity on farms. To date, 466 Irish companies have been involved in “Origin Green”, including Kerry, which co-operates with Nova Group (Vietnam) to research and produce Anka’s nutritional formula. Speaking of emotion as the owner of one of Green Farm’s “Green Farm” Anka farms, Edward Fitzgerald, said: “We are always careful to check every cow she is in too. Dairy to ensure the source of milk is always standard. Only the happiest cow to produce the most delicious milk. And I am really happy to be able to bring the best quality protein source to Vietnamese consumers through Anka products. “
Anka is a nutritional formula made from raw materials from Anka Green farms in Ireland’s “Origin Green” program. At present, Anka milk is available in Vietnam. The most unique feature of each Anka product is the traceability technology first introduced to Vietnamese consumers. When consumers enter the access code of each milk cans Anka on the website www.ankamilk.com/truyxuatnguongoc, they can know the entire journey of the product: milk is harvested on which farm, preservation process and how to process it, product formulas, packaging factories … Traceability helps mothers to fully understand the source of milk for their children and peace of mind with their choice.
Not only for John or Edward but for Irish farmers in general, the source of quality milk and the peace of mind of consumers is their happiness, their enthusiasm with the green farm model of transmission. The system is inherited through many generations. “I’m really happy every time a consumer, through a trafficker, can know the product they choose from my green farm.” – Edward says proudly.
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