Overall Pasture Progress Award Winner Farm Walk – Liam Rochford

Join us on Tuesday, September 29 at 11:00 AM for a farm walk on the farm of Liam Rochford, Overall Pasture Progress Award Winner, Croase, Cleariestown, Co. Wexford.

Topics to be discussed:

Overview of the farm and why Liam won the award
The changes Liam has made to improve grassland and animal performance.
The key reasons the judging panel selected Liam as the overall Pasture Progress Awards winner.

From 424 kg to 500 kg of milk solids per cow
A major focus of the walk will be how Liam increased milk solids production from 424 kg/cow @4.32% fat & 3.58% protein in 2024 to 500 kg/cow @4.36% fat & 3.76% protein in 2025.
This represents an increase of 76 kg of milk solids/cow with the improvement coming through a greater focus on grassland management.

Current management after a challenging grazing year
With 2026 presenting a particularly challenging year for grazing management, Liam will outline how he is currently managing the farm.

Future plans for the farm
Liam will outline where he sees the next opportunities are to improve the farm.

All Welcome