Organic Dairy Farm Walk – Waterford

The Teagasc Organic team has organised an Organic Dairy Farm Walk, taking place on Tuesday, 30 June at 12pm in Co. Waterford. The walk is primarily aimed at any farmer who wishes to find out more about organic dairy farming and the potential it may offer them for their farm.

Click here to register to attend

Please note that the exact location of the farm walk will be sent to registered attendees prior to the event. Places are limited.

Join us on a commercial organic dairy farm and hear directly from a farmer who has successfully made the transition to organic milk production.

Organic dairying can enable farmers to reduce stock numbers and input costs while maintaining, and in some cases increasing, farm profitability.

Who should attend?

• Dairy farmers considering organic conversion
• Existing dairy farmers interested in reducing input costs
• Farmers seeking to improve environmental sustainability
• Advisors and agricultural professionals

Topics covered

• Is organic dairying financially viable?
• Appropriate stocking rates
• Grass growth and grazing management
• Feeding the organic dairy cow
• Veterinary and animal health requirements
• Calf rearing systems
• Housing requirements
• Soil fertility and soil health

Find out more about organics here