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Ian officially started farming in 1973 and David followed three years later after completing agricultural college and a three-month stint in dairy farming in Holland. Since then the farm has seen many changes.
“Ian and I worked alongside our parents for many years before we took over about 10 years ago. We’ve expanded the land a lot in recent years and, in 1977, we moved away from the beef enterprise to focus on dairy farming.”
Working on a 182-hectare farm and milking 240 cows requires an intense amount of hands-on work, but David and Ian have plenty of support. David’s wife, Linda and two of their four sons are involved in the day-to-day farm operation, while Ian’s wife, Hilary, and their son and daughter also lend a hand.
Despite the long hours, David and Ian love the business and intend to keep the farm going for many more generations.
“We think it’s important to do the small things well,” says David. “We focus on maintaining good hygiene, healthy cows and a good milking routine. All these essential elements help create a great end product and have helped us to run a successful farm for centuries.”
And the goal is to keep running a successful family farm for many more decades to come. “My sons Gareth and Paul are very involved in the farm, so hopefully one or both of them will start running the farm soon,” says David. But even when that happens David plans to stick around for quite sometime.
“I don’t see myself retiring, so I’d like to stay involved, but take on a less vital role.”
David and Ian Lamberton
Dairy farmer; 240 cows / Inishowen peninsula, Co. Donegal
Click here to read the Lambertons' story
Ian officially started farming in 1973 and David followed three years later after completing agricultural college and a three-month stint in dairy farming in Holland. Since then the farm has seen many changes.
“Ian and I worked alongside our parents for many years before we took over about 10 years ago. We’ve expanded the land a lot in recent years and, in 1977, we moved away from the beef enterprise to focus on dairy farming.”
Working on a 182-hectare farm and milking 240 cows requires an intense amount of hands-on work, but David and Ian have plenty of support. David’s wife, Linda and two of their four sons are involved in the day-to-day farm operation, while Ian’s wife, Hilary, and their son and daughter also lend a hand.
Despite the long hours, David and Ian love the business and intend to keep the farm going for many more generations.
“We think it’s important to do the small things well,” says David. “We focus on maintaining good hygiene, healthy cows and a good milking routine. All these essential elements help create a great end product and have helped us to run a successful farm for centuries.”
And the goal is to keep running a successful family farm for many more decades to come. “My sons Gareth and Paul are very involved in the farm, so hopefully one or both of them will start running the farm soon,” says David. But even when that happens David plans to stick around for quite sometime.
“I don’t see myself retiring, so I’d like to stay involved, but take on a less vital role.”
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Ballaghaderreen,
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Sligo.
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Aurivo House | Finisklin Business Park, Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland | Aurivo House |
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients
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Aurivo Animal Feeds | Unit 7A, The Mill Business Park, Dublin Rd, Kilcolman, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Animal Feeds |
Homeland, Ballaghaderreen | 4 College Ct, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 DR13, Ireland | Contact Name: Francis McDonagh Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: Monday - Friday - 9am-5.30pm |
Homeland, Ballina | Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Donal Tuohy Address: Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co Mayo. Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Castlebar | Glencar, Fortfield, Moneenbradagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Larry Hughes Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Westport | 5 Castlebar Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Gerard Coyne Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: Monday - Friday - 9am-5.30pm |
Homeland, Swinford | 2 Fraunhill, Swineford, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Darragh Halligan Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Achonry | Achonry, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Niall Gallagher Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Deep Water Quay, Sligo | Icos House, Finisklin Rd, Cartron, Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Andrew Hodgson Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm |
Homeland Agri, Athleague | R362, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Contact Name: Tony White Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly Farm Commercial Specialist: Mark Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Castlerea | Longford House, Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Manager: John Ruane Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Rathscanlon | R294, Rathscanlan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Francis Gallagher Farm Commercial Specialist: James Fitzmaurice Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Riverstown | Cuiltylough, Riverstown, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: David Faughnan Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ballymote | R293, Keenaghan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Anita McNicholas Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Skreen | N59, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Cathal Kelly Farm Commercial Specialist: James Fitzmaurice Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Claremorris | 2 Clareville, Clare, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Shane Kivlehan Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballinrobe | Abbey View, Abbey Rd, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Michael Canny Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kinlough | 2 Spa Brae, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Contact Name: Ernan McGarrigle Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kilbarron | Nagin House, Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Hugh McGarrigle Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athlone | Moydrum Rd, Blyry Upper, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland | Contact Name: Stephen Browne Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Gurteen | R293, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Kevin Kane Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Killala | Quay Rd, Townplots East, Co. Mayo, Ireland |
Contact Name: Darragh McGarry Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Boyle | Station Rd, Termon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Contact Name: Paul Fahy Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballyhaunis | N83, Kilmannin, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Joe Slattery Farm Commercial Specialist: Mark Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Easkey | R297, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Eamon Killeen Farm Commercial Specialist: James Fitzmaurice Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kiltoghert | R299, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Contact Name: Ursula Crossan Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Mohill | 1 Hyde St, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, N41 V6T4, Ireland | Contact Name: Fiona Heslin Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Letterkenny | Middle Rd, Ballyboe Lisnenan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Chris Lyons Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Lifford | Letterkenny Rd, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Joe Carlin Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Creeslough | Sue's Cottage, Rosscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Dominick Gallagher Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ardara | Corner House, The Diamond, Drumbaran, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Laurence Breslin Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Omagh | 10 Dromore Rd Retail Park, Omagh BT78 1RE, UK | Manager: Alister Erskine Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Kerrykeel | R246, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Derek Stewart Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Longford | Cartrongeeragh Business Park, Athlone Road, Cartronageeragh, Co. Longford, Ireland | Contact: Padraig Heany Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland Belmullet | Áras Mhaoilchiaraín, Chapel St, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Killeen Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri Ballinfull | 1, Carrigeens, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 K5D7, Ireland | Contact Name: David Currid Opening Hours: |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballymote | Laburnum Lodge, Fairgreen Rd, Rathnakelliga, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballinrobe | Abbey St, Friarsquarter West, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Tom Mc Guire |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Balla | N60, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Michael Murphy |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill | 1 Cappagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
