Minister visits Ballina farm with Moil cattle Published: Monday, 31 May 2021 14:16
Minister of State Joe O’Brien visited a farm with Moil cattle outside Ballina this morning.
It was among a number of stops the Minister of State at the dept of Rural and Community Development made while in Mayo today.
Moil cattle have a very low environmental impact and are used in many instances in specialised conservation grazing projects. They have a long history as a dual purpose hardy animal, producing both high quality beef and milk and a low input animal well adapted to producing beef in extensive and conservation systems. The Moil can graze on a wide variety of plants including rushes, ivy, sedge and heather. Their grazing helps to encourage the growth of a wide range of plants and flora.