When 140+ countries demand dairy from Ireland, what impact does that have locally?
World Without Cows: The Pasture Paradox follows Ireland’s dairy producers, whose pasture-based system has become a global model for sustainable production, as they navigate meeting an ever growing demand for grass-fed dairy products while protecting the land and water they depend on. Sign up below to be among the first to watch the full mini-documentary when it releases in April 2026.
World Without Cows Ireland: The Pasture Paradox is a companion mini-doc produced by the filmmakers of World Without Cows, a feature-length documentary that examines the cultural and economic significance of cows, their role in feeding the world and their impact on climate. Through interviews with farmers, ranchers, scientists and other experts, award-winning journalists Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth take viewers on a global journey to deepen their understanding of everything cows contribute and what the world might look like without them.