Ed Payne
Farmers’ responsibility to become more competitive and sustainable employers
Biography
Originally from Co. Galway Ed Payne is now living in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon with his wife Jennifer and two young children Benjamin and Aaron. Ed, his family and team of staff run the family farm which has changed over the past ten years from a suckler, beef and sheep enterprise to one completely dairy orientated. Ed currently employs two full time labour units, Aidan Brosnan and Paul Fitzpatrick as well as seasonal staff being brought in as required. The business first started milking cows in 2011 and since has grown to milking over 500 cows across two milking platforms. Ed is currently a member of the West Awake discussion group, Aidan and Paul are also members of the local discussion group and West Once a Day group. Ed was awarded the Teagasc and FBD student of the year 2014 and is also a
Nuffield Study
Farmers’ responsibility to become more competitive and sustainable employers
Originally from Co. Galway Ed Payne is now living in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon with his wife Jennifer and two young children Benjamin and Aaron. Ed, his family and team of staff run the family farm which has changed over the past ten years from a suckler, beef and sheep enterprise to one completely dairy orientated. Ed currently employs two full time labour units, Aidan Brosnan and Paul Fitzpatrick as well as seasonal staff being brought in as required. The business first started milking cows in 2011
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Year
2017 Scholar
Location
Co. Galway
Sector
Dairy
Education
Farm Enterprise
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