THE VILLAGE DAIRY
Clonmore, Co. Carlow
PRODUCER:
The Village Dairy
PORTFOLIO:
Organic and Conventional Milk
LOCAL AREA:
Clonmore, Co. Carlow
PACKAGING VESSEL:
2 litre, 1 litre and 250ml plastic
bottles and poly plastic bags
with a cardboard outer packaging.
THE VILLAGE DAIRY’S STORY:
Pack and distribute organic full fat milk in various size packaging 1 litre, 2 litre and 13.5 litre Organic Low Fat Milk in various size packaging, 1 litre, 2 Litre, 13.5 litre.Organic Jersey Milk in 1 litre, for an own brand label Also process conventional milk on site, full fat, low fat, skim and cream and buttermilk.
ETHICAL GROWING TECHNIQUES | PRACTICES:
Our organic farmers strive to produce a premium fresh quality product, protecting the environment is always at the heart of what they do. As part of the organic practices on the farms, no pesticides of any kind are used on the farms. One of our suppliers has noticed since moving to organic farming practices there is more wildlife around the farm. Examples include more bees, falcons and hawks. Our organic milk is pasteurised and homogenised as little as possible to maintain its great natural flavour and texture. Our priority is supplying customers with fresh, great-tasting, quality organic milk products with full traceability from the farm to fridge.
JEMMY’S STORY:
I grow two varieties of mushrooms on my farm – Shiitake Mushrooms & Oyster Mushrooms. The Shiitake Mushroom has originated from deep in forests in Japan. The mushroom grows on fallen decaying hardwood timber. Once the mycelium gets established and fruits to produce a magnificent deep earthy tasty mushroom which is also exploding with so many health benefits.
Boosting the immune system, lowering Cholesterol and contain a range of healthy minerals & vitamins. The oyster mushroom has also many health benefits and has grown in popularity in recent years. It was first cultivated in Germany during World War 1 as a main part of the diet for front line troops.
The Oyster mushroom mycelium has scientists extremely excited in what is possible with such an uptapped source. It truly is magnificent to see research for so many different ideas such as replacing leather, fully compostible grown packaging, oil spills and plastic waste.
ETHICAL GROWING TECHNIQUES | PRACTICES:
In the last 3 years I have tweeked and came up with a totally unique blend to create a growing medium for my Shiitake & Oyster Mushrooms. I am the only commercial Grower on the island of Ireland taking this route as I believe something so special has to be developed from scratch. This has led me to create such a unique product that you love and enjoy today. I make my own blend using by products of the Irish horticultural industry from five Counties surrounding my farm in Co.Armagh. I use organic methods to achieve all this with zero chemicals are used in my operation. Once I am finished with substrate it is stock piled and put out on the land at the back end of the year. So everything in the full process has done full circle just as nature intended.
JEMMY’S STORY:
I grow two varieties of mushrooms on my farm – Shiitake Mushrooms & Oyster Mushrooms. The Shiitake Mushroom has originated from deep in forests in Japan. The mushroom grows on fallen decaying hardwood timber. Once the mycelium gets established and fruits to produce a magnificent deep earthy tasty mushroom which is also exploding with so many health benefits.
Boosting the immune system, lowering Cholesterol and contain a range of healthy minerals & vitamins. The oyster mushroom has also many health benefits and has grown in popularity in recent years. It was first cultivated in Germany during World War 1 as a main part of the diet for front line troops.
The Oyster mushroom mycelium has scientists extremely excited in what is possible with such an uptapped source. It truly is magnificent to see research for so many different ideas such as replacing leather, fully compostible grown packaging, oil spills and plastic waste.
ETHICAL GROWING TECHNIQUES | PRACTICES:
In the last 3 years I have tweeked and came up with a totally unique blend to create a growing medium for my Shiitake & Oyster Mushrooms. I am the only commercial Grower on the island of Ireland taking this route as I believe something so special has to be developed from scratch. This has led me to create such a unique product that you love and enjoy today. I make my own blend using by products of the Irish horticultural industry from five Counties surrounding my farm in Co.Armagh. I use organic methods to achieve all this with zero chemicals are used in my operation. Once I am finished with substrate it is stock piled and put out on the land at the back end of the year. So everything in the full process has done full circle just as nature intended.