‘The problem with farming is you need another source of income to support your family’
This North Cork dairy farmer explains why he works off-farm, why he fears for his children’s future in the sector, how the long winter has left him struggling for motivation, and how and why he has adapted to environmental challenges
Stephen and Brenda Daly on their dairy farm near Kanturk, Co Cork. Photos: O'Gorman Photography.
Stephen and Brenda Daly’s two boys have just started working on their dairy farm in North Cork. The seven and ten-year-olds have taken to feeding the cows with just as much love and excitement as Stephen had when he was growing up.
But these days, Stephen wonders if a simple love for farming is enough to support your livelihood.
