Efficient and sustainable milk production farm walks

Environmental issues are becoming ever more prominent in farming discussions. There are challenges for producers across 4 main areas – carbon, air and water quality, and biodiversity. Fundamental to addressing these concerns is the need for a resilient and profitable system of milk production. Fortunately, the solution to many of the environmental challenges is to be found in improved technical efficiency with associated improved profitability. A series of 6 farm walks to practically illustrate and define “Efficient and Sustainable Milk Production” are being arranged by CAFRE dairying advisers for local dairy farmers.

During the meetings, CAFRE Advisers and Technologists will be outlining the current physical, financial, and environmental performance of the farms. They will then identify key measures that already have or can be implemented to get the ‘dual benefits’ – improved profit and a better environment. These actions range across all aspects of diary production. From breeding and genetics, through feeding and nutrition, soil health and fertility, to swards and forage production.