When 140+ countries demand dairy from Ireland, what impact does that have locally?
The Pasture Paradox takes an inside look at Ireland’s pasture-based dairy landscape, a global model for sustainable production, as producers work to meet growing demand for grass-fed dairy 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.