Hey everyone! Today, I’m taking you through a typical day on our beautiful Irish farm. The day begins at dawn 🌅 with a walk through the fields to check on our dairy cows 🐄. Each one has its own personality, and yes, they’re very particular about their grazing spots! Afterward, it’s time to prep their feed, which is mostly rich, green grass and barley 🌾 grown right here on the farm.
After morning chores, I head to the vegetable plots. Potatoes 🥔 are a big part of Irish farming, so we give our potato crops extra care, keeping the soil turned and healthy with natural fertilizers. Sustainable farming is important here, and every bit of land has its role, from our lush pastures to the barley fields. This year, we’re rotating the fields to keep the soil nutrients balanced, and we’ve even got a new compost system going! ♻️
Around midday 🌞, I take a break to enjoy a farm-fresh meal 🍲 – usually homemade bread, fresh milk, and whatever vegetables are in season. Then, it’s back out to maintain the barns and equipment, making sure everything’s in top shape for the coming winter. Irish weather can be unpredictable 🌧️, so there’s always a sense of urgency to finish big projects when we get a dry day!
As evening settles in, we bring the cows back to the barn, where they’ll spend the night. The sunset 🌄 over the fields is just breathtaking, and I like to take a quiet moment to appreciate it all. Each day has its rhythm here, and the connection to nature is something really special.
If you ever find yourself in Ireland, you’re more than welcome to visit and experience this way of life – from feeding the animals to maybe even planting a row or two!
