Lisavaird Co-op launches new feed range from upgraded mill

After significant investment in its feed mill facility, the Irish co-operative is launching a new range of premium feeds for cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.

September 19, 2024

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For Lisavaird Co-op, based in County Cork in the Republic of Ireland, its latest investment is a significant milestone in its nearly 100 years of history.

Recently commencing production, its state-of-the art facility cost EUR5.5 million (US$6.1 million), according to The Southern Star.

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