Lessons learned in seven years at Greenfield Dairy Farm project

Prioritise short term investment towards areas of maximum return — cows, grazing infrastructure, soil fertility — expanding dairy farmers have been advised by Pat Dillon, Head of Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme, Teagasc.

This is one of the main lessons learned in the first seven years of the Greenfield Dairy Farm project in Co Kilkenny, highlighted by Mr Dillon at the recent farm open day.

Another finding has been that dairy expansion can add a severe workload, if not carefully planned; expanders should seek help and advice.