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About Dairy Farming & Milk Production

Dairy farming is a type of agriculture that involves the long-term production of milk that is then processed (either on the farm or at a facility) before being sold as a finished product.

Despite the fact that any animal can produce milk, commercial dairy farms are usually single-species operations. Dairy farms in developed countries are often made up of high-producing dairy cows.

Once a cow has given birth to a calf, milk is collected, and she will continue to produce milk for roughly 10 months. The cow then begins to reduce her milk supply, a process known as ‘drying off.’

The cow will need to have another calf in order to supply milk again, which usually occurs 12-14 months after the first calf is born. In general, cows will continue to produce milk as long as they have calves.

Dairy Production in Ireland

According to Teagasc, in Ireland, over 18,000 farmers milk Ireland’s 1.55 million dairy cows. The average heard size for a farmer in this industry can be over 90 cows. The average production of milk from these cows is at 450,000 litres. At the present time Yield per cow is at 5,300 litres. The average numbers showcase how the Irish Dairy Industry is one of the leading industries in the country.

Irish farmers can grow large quantities of grass over a long season due to the Irish climate. This advantage makes it the most profitable of Ireland’s agricultural enterprises, as Irish cattle are fed on a grass based system. Production is essentially grass-based, and therefore this industry is very seasonal, therefore this is why the average yield per cow is so low.

In addition to our news and updates on this sector we also provide our readers with information on updates for statistics such as Irish Milk Quotas, updates on cattle prices, updates from the Irish Farmers Journal and general information from the department of agriculture.

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