‘Quality of life’ focus crucial for post-quota growth strategy

Dairy farmers should retain a focus on ‘quality of life’ as part of their post-quota growth strategy, industry experts advised at the joint Teagasc/Dairy Expansion seminar in City West Hotel, Dublin.

Teagasc dairy expert Pat Clarke said that, to enjoy a reasonable quality of life, many dairy farmers will need to examine labour usage and efficiency on dairy farms.

“In order to achieve efficient use of work time, farmers need to operate simple dairying systems, have adequate facilities for their herd size and make timely use of contractors,” said Mr Clarke.