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74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

Aidan Brennan visits the Spillane farm near Beaufort in Co Kerry as part of the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

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