Based in Co. Kildare, Rachel and James Creighton farm 72.6 hectares of land, with a strong focus on nature-positive dairy production. Milking 116 cows, they rear all their own replacements under derogation, while actively reducing inputs to protect water and biodiversity. The pairs farm already had a strong nature legacy, with 1 ha of native woodland, four ponds, and 8 km of hedgerows. But, since taking over from her father Barney Sullivan in 2021, Rachel has pushed this further, making the farm a national model for sustainable dairy.
Event details:
FFN will host an online Ask the Farmer Q&A with Rachel and James on Tuesday 19th May at 8pm. This is a free event and anyone interested in farming, food and nature is encouraged to join.
Ask the Farmer Online Q&A – Tuesday May 19th 8pm.
“Can Dairy Farms Support Wildlife & Produce High-Quality Milk?” – Register here.
You can read more about Rachel & James and their farm here
The Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
