Donal Lynch

Donal is a freelance writer with a passion for agriculture, farming, and sustainably grown food. Having grown up on a farm in Ireland he’s no stranger to the current agricultural methods used, and continually updates his knowledge. He spent 6 years working as a Civil Engineer and would now like to transition his technical-minded skills to the world of sustainable farming. He sees a bright future in this area and would like to share his cutting-edge ideas with the world.

Top 5 Hidden (And Not So Hidden!) Disadvantages Of Highland Cattle

July 25, 2022 by Donal Lynch

The Highland cattle bear the same rugged resemblance to the harsh and unforgiving Scottish countryside from where they came. Very recognizable with long hair and trendy fringe, they’re a true icon of the cattle world. Years of living on mountainous lands have given them a name for being both hardy and resilient. Dating back to … Read more

5 Overlooked Disadvantages Of Texas Longhorn Cattle

July 16, 2022 by Donal Lynch

The Texas Longhorn cow is an icon of the southwest with its highly distinguishable horns and variety of colors from browns to speckled. Their origin dates back to the arrival of Colombus in the 1400s and unlike most modern breeds they had about 200 generations of natural selection. Having spent years roaming free these cattle … Read more

Regenerative Agriculture: 7 Major Criticisms

July 12, 2022July 10, 2022 by Donal Lynch

In the world of sustainable farming, there’s a new buzzword going around; regenerative agriculture (RA). For those of you not in the know, regenerative agriculture is the supposed cure for poor soil health due to monocropping and the next big thing to reduce carbon emissions. RA uses no-till farming, cover crops, crop diversity, and integrates … Read more