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It wasn’t a complete dive into the unknown for John Russell when he took over the family farm at the age of just 17.
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Growing up, he regularly helped his father on the land he leased and his father often told him he would one day take over the farm at Ballylawn, Manorcunningham, Co Donegal.
John’s experience of running his own farm now spans 35 years. And before he took over the farm he worked on other farms, including much bigger ones in Cork.
“It was a little different,” John said. “But it was great experience to bring back to Donegal.”
“I have very fond memories of working on the farm alongside my father as a child. I loved digging for spuds. But I have to admit it was a lot different back then. There wasn’t that much to do, not like today.
“Back then, the farm was only on lease, but we eventually became owners and grew it by buying more pieces. After my father passed away, I was farming on my own with my mother, but I would have taken over the farm at some stage anyway.”
John’s son, John Jr, followed in his father’s footsteps though he travelled much farther afield to gain experience. He spent a year working on a dairy farm in New Zealand before returning to his hometown.
John Sr. says the learnings his son brought back from that year have had a positive impact on the business. And there’s no doubt in his mind that the farm will be in the name of a John Russell for another generation.
“His impact is definitely felt,” John said. “His wife also has a degree in Agriculture, and they now have a boy and a girl so it should be in their blood too!”
John Russell
Dairy farmer; 160 cows / Manorcunningham, Co Donegal
“My son will take over the farm someday. He recently just had his second child. I know someday his children will be helping out just like he did.”
It wasn’t a complete dive into the unknown for John Russell when he took over the family farm at the age of just 17.
Click here to read John's story
Growing up, he regularly helped his father on the land he leased and his father often told him he would one day take over the farm at Ballylawn, Manorcunningham, Co Donegal.
John’s experience of running his own farm now spans 35 years. And before he took over the farm he worked on other farms, including much bigger ones in Cork.
“It was a little different,” John said. “But it was great experience to bring back to Donegal.”
“I have very fond memories of working on the farm alongside my father as a child. I loved digging for spuds. But I have to admit it was a lot different back then. There wasn’t that much to do, not like today.
“Back then, the farm was only on lease, but we eventually became owners and grew it by buying more pieces. After my father passed away, I was farming on my own with my mother, but I would have taken over the farm at some stage anyway.”
John’s son, John Jr, followed in his father’s footsteps though he travelled much farther afield to gain experience. He spent a year working on a dairy farm in New Zealand before returning to his hometown.
John Sr. says the learnings his son brought back from that year have had a positive impact on the business. And there’s no doubt in his mind that the farm will be in the name of a John Russell for another generation.
“His impact is definitely felt,” John said. “His wife also has a degree in Agriculture, and they now have a boy and a girl so it should be in their blood too!”
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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: |
Homeland, Ballina | Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Donal Tuohy Address: Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co Mayo. Farm Commercial Specialist: Martin Boland Opening Hours:
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Homeland, Castlebar | Glencar, Fortfield, Moneenbradagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Padraic Prendergast Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Westport | 5 Castlebar Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Gerard Coyne Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Swinford | 2 Fraunhill, Swineford, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Alan Gibbons Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Achonry | Achonry, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Darragh Halligan Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Deep Water Quay, Sligo | Icos House, Finisklin Rd, Cartron, Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Lisa Doocey 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: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Riverstown | Cuiltylough, Riverstown, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: David Faughnan Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours:
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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: Martin Boland 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: Jack Moran 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: Martin Boland Opening Hours:
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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: Martin Boland Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Easkey | R297, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Kevin Flynn Farm Commercial Specialist: Martin Boland 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 Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Lifford | Letterkenny Rd, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Joe Carlin Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Creeslough | Sue's Cottage, Rosscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Dominick Gallagher Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar 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 Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Kerrykeel | R246, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Derek Stewart Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Longford | Cartrongeeragh Business Park, Athlone Road, Cartronageeragh, Co. Longford, Ireland | Contact: Padraig Heany Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly 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 |
