Paula Hynes: The next generation is key - both for the farm and the herd

Just as cow families are the key to any successful dairy herd, the next generation of farmers are the key to the future of any farm, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Dream with her new born calf 'Little Dream'. Picture: Paula Hynes.

I’d like to say the wet weather didn't put a damper on us celebrating New Year's Eve, but the reality is with the farm being busy, we were all fast asleep as the clock struck midnight. 

The new year did bring new life on the farm, though, as Kali calved on New Year's Day. She is a sister to Kasey, the first lactation jersey that has been so successful for us in the show ring.