Richard Starrett’s farm in Killendarragh, Lifford, Co Donegal is a true family operation. The father-of-three lives on the farm with his parents, his wife Wendy and children, David, Holly and John. Richard studied agriculture in the 1980s and took over the farm in 1994 when his father took the early retirement scheme. The Starrett family are originally from Armagh and Richard’s grandfather purchased the farm in 1934, the same year Richard’s father was born. Richard’s favourite memory is getting the new milking parlour in 1986. Richard believes that bigger is not always better in farming, and this year plans to focus on improving other aspects of his farm. He is especially focused on sustainability and thinks it is important for children to learn where their food comes from. The farm has won a number of awards in the past.
