Farm System Resources

Understanding the complexities involved in changing to a new farm system helps dairy farmers to make informed decisions.

The following farmer case studies capture the journey of making farm system changes, including feeding and housing infrastructure, to support both grazing and intensive animal production.

Grazing animal production

Formed earthen feedpad

Purchasing a Mixer wagon (12 months later)PDF, 233.48 KB
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Mixer Wagon and Troughs (12 months later)PDF, 363.5 KB
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Roofed concrete feedpad

Roofed Concrete Feedpad case study with Stuart CrosthwaitePDF, 1.16 MB
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Cattle shelters

Complementing grazing systems in winter with Simon ReaPDF, 1.18 MB
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Adding flexibility in grazing systems with Joide HayPDF, 710.06 KB
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The case for an effective design with Andrew TylerPDF, 1.33 MB
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Intensive animal production

Dairy dry lot

Achieving farm expansion goals with Reagan & Sherrie HamiltonPDF, 1.47 MB
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Loose housing

Planning for animal welfare and business flexibility with David ChristiePDF, 1.29 MB
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Driving productivity and cow comfort with Victoria MulachyPDF, 1.29 MB
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Finding efficiencies with the Redgrove FamilyPDF, 2.21 MB
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Freestalls

Bringing consistency for daily farm management with Wark WalpolePDF, 1.61 MB
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