John Collins farms in Caheragh, Co. Cork, with his father Derry. John’s mother, Mary, also resides at the family farm. John is a third-generation farmer, and a first-generation dairy farmer as his father originally had a suckler farm. John took over the farm four years ago and began the transition into dairy farming in 2020. John studied Agricultural Science in Waterford before returning to the farm in 2018. He has a huge respect for other dairy farmers and having experienced several other farming operations through relief milking, he has now incorporated different practices to make his own operation more efficient. An animal lover by nature, John considers a genuine care for the herd one of the most important attributes of a successful farm.
