Mathew and Declan Mullen - Kells Co. Meath
Teagasc Glanbia Future Farm Focus
Go To: Current Farm Update
- Matthew is farming in partnership (2017) with his father Declan mother Gladys & Uncle Gerry near Kells Co Meath. They are farming 158 Ha.
- They miled an average of 350 cows in 2023.
- They grow 16Ha of maize for the winter herd. The overall soil fertility status of the farm is 34%.
Overview of the Mullen Farm
In this video, Matthew explains that he is partaking in the programme to improve on managing the financial aspect of the business and also to be able to learn from the other programme participants by having the ability to visit their farms. Matthew would also like to increase cow numbers.
Farm Update

Matthew & Declan Mullen
Teagasc / Tirlan Future Farm Update - Week of the 6th June 2025
Average Farm Cover - 593
Growth Rate - 66
Meal - 4kg
Litres / cow - 26.0
Fat - 4.06%
Protein - 3.57%
MS/Cow 2.04
SCC - 109
Cover / LU - 195
Mathew Mullen Farm Update update June 29th 2020
Mathew Mullen update on the farm in Kilmainham Co Meath how they have fared with grass and current plans