West Sligo native named National Dairy Council farm ambassador

West Sligo farmer Christopher Tuffy has been named as the National Dairy Council’s latest farm ambassador.

A native of Enniscrone, Christopher who milks over 150 cows near Doonally was also named as the FBD Young Farmer of the Year in 2022.

Mr. Tuffy supplies Aurivo Co-op and ranked in the top 10% of herds in their recently introduced carbon index.

National Dairy Council ambassadors act as advocates and spokespeople for Ireland’s family-farm-based, grass-fed dairy production system.

Speaking to Ocean FM News, Christopher is encouraging farmers to avail of the National Dairy Council: