Danny Somers and his son Dan, based in Thomastown, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, run one of the most distinctive dairy farms in this year's NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The only herd among the finalists to feature the Montbéliarde breed, the Somers family farm stands out not just for its unique genetics but also for its exceptional milk quality and strong environmental stewardship.
Dan, who graduated from UCD in 2009 with a degree in Agricultural Science, brought home a strong focus on grass management, conducting over 20 grass walks each year and feeding the data into PastureBase to optimise both the quantity and quality of grazed grass.
The Somers understand the importance of implementing sustainable farming practices to ensure they can protect and preserve the environment for generations to come. Dan is of the firm belief if you make small improvements on a regular basis, overtime this will lead to real and impactful change.
As a member of the Rathdrum Discussion Group, Dan is dedicated to sharing knowledge and learning from farmers to ensure continuous improvements are made on farm. Dan is a supporter of local GAA club Arklow Rocks and is hopeful that when his children grow up they will follow in his footsteps as a player for the Club.
