Shorthorns at Tannybrake Farm

We have milked Shorthorns on Tannybrake farm for approximately 100 years spanning 4 generations and hopefully moving into the 5th.

It is believed that we have the only remaining dairy Shorthorn herd in Northern Ireland.

Currently we milk 18 cows producing approximately 375 litres of milk a day. We are so proud of our heritage and the livestock that we care for. Each cow has a name and is treated more like a family pet rather than a dairy cow. We are a family farm where everyone mucks in, including toddler Lily and baby Rose.

Over the past year we have been working hard in partnership with The Milk Parlour to start diversifying and selling our milk to produce a premium product that really speaks for itself.

Ultimately we want to secure a future at Tannybrake farm for our livestock for generations to come. In doing so we want to help our farm grow sustainability. We would love to achieve a method of farming that not only supports our family but mixes traditional with modern farming. In doing so we hope to achieve:

• Preservation of a native, traditional breed of cow

• Lower food miles

• Local products for local customers

• Ethical farming

• Nothing hidden in the production process Farm to fork/spoon