Winter Milk Week - Thursday

Winter milk producers constitute a vital sub-sector within a highly seasonal Irish dairy industry. Year-on-year these farms meet demand for a consistent daily supply of quality fresh milk to the domestic market, as well as providing winter volumes for manufacture of specific products. 

As part of the Teagasc Winter Milk Programme a number of on farm events are being organised around the country.  Teagasc Winter Milk Week will see five farm walks taking place each day from Monday, 21^st – Friday, 25^th November in a different location each day.

Join us on Thursday, 24^th November at 11.30am for a Winter Milk Farm Walk on the farm of Michael Hennigan, Gorteencloogh, Athleague, Co Roscommon, F42 D450

Topics to be discussed on the day:

• The impact of cost inflation on winter milk farms
• Calving pattern & fertility effects on herd performance
• Adding value to the milk cheque through improved herd genetics
• Efficiently feeding the herd this winter