Quinns Northern Ireland Dairy Tour a Resounding Success
Over 60 Quinns dairy customers took part in a highly successful dairy farm tour in Northern Ireland this week, marking a standout start to Quinns’ 90th anniversary celebrations.
The tour visited two progressive dairy farms in Co. Armagh, showcasing best practice in modern dairy production. At Claire Beckett & Family Farm, Claire Beckett, alongside Aaron Brown and Adam Smyth of Trouw Nutrition, led discussions on dry cow and early lactation management, calf rearing and fertility. The focus was on practical nutrition strategies, minerals and herd management to support smooth transitions into calving and strong early lactation performance.
The second visit to Mark Lewis’s farm highlighted high-input, high-output dairy systems, including robotic milking and feeding. Mark also shared his experience of effective mycotoxin management, reinforcing the importance of feed quality and consistency in protecting herd health and driving performance.
Speaking on the day, William Quinn said:
“This tour was a fantastic opportunity to engage with our dairy customers and thank them for their continued support as Quinns celebrates 90 years in business. The strong turnout and positive feedback show just how valuable these events are. More customer-focused events are planned across the business throughout the year to mark Quinns’ 90th anniversary.”
Valerie Hobson, Agri Operational Sales Manager and Feed Nutritionist at Quinns, added:
“Both farms clearly demonstrated how attention to detail in nutrition delivers real results. It was an excellent day of learning and discussion.”
The Northern Ireland dairy tour reinforces Quinns’ commitment to supporting dairy farmers through practical knowledge sharing, expert advice and strong customer engagement.
Quinns would like to thank all customers who attended, along with Trouw Nutrition and Alltech, for their excellent support.