Fourth Class students from Presentation Primary School, Clonmel visited the farm of Shane Fitzgerald, Kilmoyemoge West on Tuesday, June 24, where they met content cows and calves, learned about the importance of grass in producing top-quality milk, how a milking parlour works, and the importance of dairy to a balanced, healthy diet.
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Only 4% of young Irish people consume the guideline five portions of dairy a day, as recommended by the HSE and Department of Health.
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