Organic Dairy Farm Walks
The Teagasc organic team has organised three organic dairy farm walks at three locations across the country. These walks are 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.
Join us on three commercial organic dairy farms and hear directly from farmers who have 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.
Please note that the exact location of the farm walks will be sent to registered attendees prior to each event. Places are limited.
See dates and venues below
Tuesday, 30th June | 12pm | Waterford
Click here to register to attend the Waterford event
Tuesday, 7th July | 12pm | Clare
Click here to register to attend the Clare event
Tuesday, 14th July | 12pm | Wicklow
Click here to register to attend the Wicklow event
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
- Organic certification and conversion process
- Market outlook and milk price prospects
- Farm financial projections
- Farmer experiences and lessons learned