Trust is a two-way street
Open communication with our farmers builds and maintains trust.
Click here to read Cathal's story
Growing up on the farm in Gurtymadden in Loughrea, Cathal always had a keen interest in farming, so much so that he went on to study at Mountbellew Agricultural College in 1993, followed by a three-year farming management apprenticeship.
“I was working on different farms all over the country. It was hard work but a great experience.”
In 2000, Cathal left for Australia to take a break from farming and explore other avenues, but he didn’t enjoy the hectic city life of Sydney. “I left to get away from farming, but I only lasted three months in the city, and then I moved to the bush area on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, where I was involved with tillage and dry stock farming.”
After a year in Australia, Cathal’s father called to say that land near their farm was on sale. “He said if you’re interested in coming home to farm, I’ll buy the land,” recalls Cathal.
Cathal happily returned and continued working with his parents until 2011, when he took over the farm.
Now Cathal lives in the farm house with his wife Sylvia and their four children, while his parents live half a mile down the road. The farm, which now focuses on dairy farming, has reached 101-hectares and requires a lot of teamwork.
“My wife and my dad help out on the farm which makes everything move much more smoothly. Sylvia looks after the calves and my dad takes care of spreading the fertiliser, while I focus on milking the cows and a bit of everything else.”
With more than 200 cows to milk Cathal finds himself working from 7am until 7pm during springtime, but when the season quietens down he’ll be back to normal days of about eight hours.
The Aurivo milk supplier says building trust is essential. “It’s extremely important to have trust with the distributor you supply to. Usually farmers stay with a distributor for life, but you need to have trust there. I moved to Aurivo eight years ago, and it was a great decision. We have open lines of communication and there is always someone at the end of the phone if you are in trouble.”
Cathal Lowry
Dairy farmer; 200 cows / Gurtymadden, Loughrea, Galway
Click here to read Cathal's story
Growing up on the farm in Gurtymadden in Loughrea, Cathal always had a keen interest in farming, so much so that he went on to study at Mountbellew Agricultural College in 1993, followed by a three-year farming management apprenticeship.
“I was working on different farms all over the country. It was hard work but a great experience.”
In 2000, Cathal left for Australia to take a break from farming and explore other avenues, but he didn’t enjoy the hectic city life of Sydney. “I left to get away from farming, but I only lasted three months in the city, and then I moved to the bush area on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, where I was involved with tillage and dry stock farming.”
After a year in Australia, Cathal’s father called to say that land near their farm was on sale. “He said if you’re interested in coming home to farm, I’ll buy the land,” recalls Cathal.
Cathal happily returned and continued working with his parents until 2011, when he took over the farm.
Now Cathal lives in the farm house with his wife Sylvia and their four children, while his parents live half a mile down the road. The farm, which now focuses on dairy farming, has reached 101-hectares and requires a lot of teamwork.
“My wife and my dad help out on the farm which makes everything move much more smoothly. Sylvia looks after the calves and my dad takes care of spreading the fertiliser, while I focus on milking the cows and a bit of everything else.”
With more than 200 cows to milk Cathal finds himself working from 7am until 7pm during springtime, but when the season quietens down he’ll be back to normal days of about eight hours.
The Aurivo milk supplier says building trust is essential. “It’s extremely important to have trust with the distributor you supply to. Usually farmers stay with a distributor for life, but you need to have trust there. I moved to Aurivo eight years ago, and it was a great decision. We have open lines of communication and there is always someone at the end of the phone if you are in trouble.”
FARMER PROFILES
‘We communicate regularly with our farmers and we also speak openly and honestly. It’s important to build trust in order to commit ourselves to the highest standards of business and ethical behaviour.’
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Aurivo House
Finisklin,
Sligo, F91 N968
Phone: 071 9186500
Email: info@aurivo.ie
Aurivo Agribusiness
Finisklin,
Sligo, F91 N968
Phone: 071 9160883
Email: nutrias@aurivo.ie
Web: homeland.ie
Web: nutrias.ie
Aurivo Consumer Foods
Finisklin,
Sligo, F91 N968
Phone: 071 9160883
Email: consumerfoods@aurivo.ie
Web: connachtgold.ie
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients
Ballaghaderreen,
Co. Roscommon, F45 WK33
Phone: 094 9860114
Email: dairyingredients@aurivo.ie
Aurivo House
Finisklin, Sligo.
Phone: 071 9186500 | Fax: 071 9185239
Email: info@aurivo.ie
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Aurivo House | Finisklin Business Park, Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland | Aurivo House |
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients |
Aurivo Animal Feeds | Unit 7A, The Mill Business Park, Dublin Rd, Kilcolman, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Animal Feeds |
Homeland, Ballaghaderreen | 4 College Ct, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 DR13, Ireland | Address: Homeland, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon - F45 F684 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballina | Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Crossmolina Road, Co. Mayo, F26 K288 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Castlebar | Glencar, Fortfield, Moneenbradagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F23 H283 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Westport | 5 Castlebar Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Lodge Road, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 XH51 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Swinford | 2 Fraunhill, Swineford, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F12 WF98 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Achonry | Achonry, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Achonry, TUBBERCURRY CO. SLIGO F56 R275 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Deep Water Quay, Sligo | Icos House, Finisklin Rd, Cartron, Sligo, Ireland | Address: Deep Water Quay, Sligo, F91 HR53 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athleague | R362, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F42 WY64 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Castlerea | Longford House, Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F45 A403 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Rathscanlon | R294, Rathscanlan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, F91 EP83 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Riverstown | Cuiltylough, Riverstown, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F52 W957 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ballymote | R293, Keenaghan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F56 XW26 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Skreen | N59, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F91 RP44 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Claremorris | 2 Clareville, Clare, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F12 XW26 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballinrobe | Abbey View, Abbey Rd, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F31 VK49 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kinlough | 2 Spa Brae, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Address: Co. Leitrim, F91 RH22 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kilbarron | Nagin House, Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Cashelard, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 YK33 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athlone | Moydrum Rd, Blyry Upper, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland | Address: Moydrum Business Park, Junction 9, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 FY05 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Gurteen | R293, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F56 E956 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Killala | Quay Rd, Townplots East, Co. Mayo, Ireland |
Address: The Quay, Killala, F26 X363 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Boyle | Station Rd, Termon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F52 KN28 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballyhaunis | N83, Kilmannin, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F35 Y429 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Easkey | R297, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Castletown, Easkey, Co. Sligo, F26 D681 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kiltoghert | R299, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Address: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 V677 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Mohill | 1 Hyde St, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, N41 V6T4, Ireland | Address: Co. Leitrim, N41 VP77 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Letterkenny | Middle Rd, Ballyboe Lisnenan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Middle Road, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Lifford | Letterkenny Rd, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 TC97 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Creeslough | Sue's Cottage, Rosscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Creeslough, Co. Donegal, F92 YH22 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ardara | Corner House, The Diamond, Drumbaran, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Ardara, Co. Donegal, F94 FT59 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Omagh | 10 Dromore Rd Retail Park, Omagh BT78 1RE, UK | Address: Dromore Road, Co. Tyrone Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Kerrykeel | R246, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal, F92 F766 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Longford | Cartrongeeragh Business Park, Athlone Road, Cartronageeragh, Co. Longford, Ireland | Address: Athlone Road, Longford Opening Hours: |
Homeland Belmullet | Áras Mhaoilchiaraín, Chapel St, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Belmullet, Co. Mayo, F26 Y6P5 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri Ballinfull | 1, Carrigeens, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 K5D7, Ireland | Address: Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 CR29 Opening Hours: |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballymote | Laburnum Lodge, Fairgreen Rd, Rathnakelliga, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballinrobe | Abbey St, Friarsquarter West, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Tom Mc Guire |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Balla | N60, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Michael Murphy |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill | 1 Cappagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
