Ethical Farming Ireland

06/06/2026

We need to change...

06/06/2026

The only way to do dairy 🐮

Yes we are back, I didn’t die - quite, but it’s been a long and lonely few years and one hell of a journey since losing our farm tenancy back in Suffolk in 2021. For 3 long years I was homeless, travelling with my herd moving from grazing license to grazing license, away from friends and family, sleeping in barns sheds and a tin stock box for the past 3 years like a nomadic herdswoman. But we (the majority of the herd) made it and pleased to say The Calf at Foot Dairy is back up and running selling our milk from a fabulous farm back near my family in Hertfordshire. Yes I do have a huge story to tell but it’s too big for social media and firstly I have to prioritise the cows and the cause, which is of course ‘to make the world a better place for dairy cows’

We are open 24/7/365 Self/service at the Farm Gate and our efficient swift online shop is back up and running sending milk all over the UK.

I have to say huge thanks to the patience of our wonderful landlords John, Joanna, and Matt / for believing in CAFD, sharing their space without any exploitative agenda being so flexible, patient and understanding. I now have the luxury of having a roof over my head and a flipping washing machine to boot is bliss.

As much as I can say I am the happiest I have ever been in my whole life! As grateful as I am to be back, it’s still bloody tough, exhausting & we are chasing our tails, so please again as ever before do continue to support us: Buy our beautiful raw milk and our incredible Gold-Top Beef, If you don’t buy milk or beef just share our posts as it’s not all buttercups and roses the huge bills still keepa coming on in

https://www.thecalfatfootdairy.co.uk/shop.html

05/06/2026

It's encouraging to see the NSPCA highlighting this cruel industry, althought they don't seem to quite grasp the severity of the industry or the illegality. They are looking for people's opinions so it might be helpful if some of you leave a comment on their post.
It would be great if the NSPCA got involved in this area 🐮

04/06/2026

So it's acknowledged that dairy cows are highly susceptible to heat stress. Now imagine how a pregnant dairy cow feels inside a livestock vessel with temperatures over 20 degrees and humidity over 80%...
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/up-to-30-of-irish-dairy-herd-under-heat-stress/

04/06/2026

The cause of the fish kill is "believed to be an agricultural discharge upstream of Tallanstown," the agency's Eastern River Basin District Director Ronan Matson said. Shocking! https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2026/0604/1576748-fish-kill-louth/

02/06/2026

Shipping heavily pregnant dairy cows to North Africa is a new low for Ireland. These animals are particularly vulnerable and many have given birth prematurely during the journey, to both alive and dead calves. This industry is steeped in cruelty and suffering

27/05/2026

This event sounds very interesting. Definitely a great way to mark Crustacean Compassion Day if you're interested in learning more about these fascinating aquatic creatures. Thank you for organising this Crustacean Compassion!

2 weeks to go until Crustacean Compassion Day 🦀

🎥 As part of the celebrations, we will be hosting watch party of Animal Ethics short film ‘Seantience’. This is set to be an evening of insight, empathy, and big questions. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the outstanding philosophy professor and film co-creator, Oscar Horta. Don’t miss it, register for your spot now!

➡️ Don’t miss it, register for your spot now! https://buff.ly/jfdYN2I

26/05/2026

This gorgeous boy was dumped and needs a flock to watch over.

Details below if anyone can help 🙏

25/05/2026

With the rare heat we've had in Ireland today, set to continue for the week, it must be hell in intensive pig and poultry farms. Of course some have decent ventilation, but some definitely don't. Animals should not be in factories 🐷

24/05/2026

The reality behind this despicable industry 😔