Dairy farms must become sought-after places to work

A sustained multi-faceted campaign is needed to change the view of dairy farming from one of long hours, physically demanding work, and poor pay, to that of a modern, high-tech industry.

Teagasc has piloted a ‘Dairy Step Up’ initiative targeted at experienced dairy employees who are keen to take the step into owning their own farming business via partnerships, share farming, or leasing.