How this Cork dairy farmer went from 37 cows to 840 buffalo in 15 years
Diversifying has been a big hit for Johnny Lynch, with Macroom Buffalo Mozzarrella stocked in most of the major supermarkets across the country and a range of new products recently launched or in the pipeline. He explains how the end of milk quotas forced his hand
Johnny Lynch of Macroom Buffalo Mozzarrella on his North Cork farm. Photos: Kirsty Lyons
In 2009, Johnny Lynch and his wife Geraldine were milking fewer than 40 cows on their Cork farm. With the removal of milk quotas in the offing, they knew things had to change to ensure the future of the farm.
The drive to diversify led Johnny to Italy, where he bought 31 buffalo. Today, the herd has grown to over 800 animals, and the farm-produced Macroom Buffalo Mozzarella is sold across the country in most of the major supermarkets.
