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County Antrim Dairy

Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson explore how dairy farmers across County Antrim are turning to tech and innovative business models to build a more resilient future.

Figures for the first seven months show milk production in Northern Ireland is on for a record year. But fluctuating prices, rising costs and the ever-present threat of disease have left many dairy businesses under financial pressure.

Alongside local farmer Emily McGowan, Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson explore how dairy farmers across County Antrim, one of Northern Ireland's most productive dairy regions, are turning to tech and innovative business models to build a more resilient future. Adam also introduces this year鈥檚 麻豆社 Food and Farming Awards Countryfile Young Countryside Champion nominees.

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54 minutes

On TV

Sun 8 Nov 2026 17:40

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Adam Henson
Presenter Emma McGowen
Presenter Charlotte Smith
Series Editor Mark Beech
Series Producer Becky Pratt

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