Milk Profits Though Efficient Dairy Farming

At Douglas Green Consulting, we are experts in driving milk production from forage and enhancing forage utilisation. We understand that the profitability of your dairy operation is directly linked to the quality and effective use of forage, whether you manage a high-yielding or low-yielding herd.

We are dedicated to helping you increase profits through:

• Quality Dairy Feed: We prioritise high-quality grass silage, maize, and whole crop to ensure your herd receives the best nutrition possible.
• Best Grazing Practices: Implementing effective grazing strategies is crucial for maximising your farm's productivity.

The Power of Rotational Grazing

Rotational grazing is a game-changer for dairy farmers. This method can boost dry matter yield and utilisation by 30-50%, making it suitable for all herds, including those with lower yields. Our team specialises in developing, introducing, and managing rotational grazing systems, and we have a proven track record of significantly reducing costs through this approach.

Benefits of Our Forage Management Solutions

We utilise Agrinet software to monitor grassland management, providing valuable insights to our clients. Some of the key benefits of this system include:

• 30-50% More Grass Consumed: Increased intake leads to better milk production.
• Three Extra Months of Grazing: Extending the grazing season enhances overall farm efficiency.
• Substantial Savings: Reduced feed and bedding costs contribute directly to your bottom line.
• Less Silage Making and Slurry Handling: Streamlining these processes saves time and labour.
• Reduced Summer Workloads: Efficient management means less stress during peak seasons.

If you’re interested in exploring how we can help you maximise your forage utilisation and improve your dairy farm's profitability, please contact our forage experts. We’re here to support you in achieving the best possible results for your operation!

How to improve milk profitability

There are many ways to improve milk profitability. Reviewing your dairy business and technical performance will be carried out by us as well as bench-marking against other dairy farmer’s milk profit results.

We present our clients with key areas where we can drive efficiencies within your dairy farm. Providing you with the costs and benefits which are backed up with the technical inputs you need to make informed decisions. Significant changes in dairy farm management are often achievable and these can translate directly into increased milk profits.

We will discuss with you how to assess options open to you to drive efficiencies and profit. These may include growth of the herd, investing in new facilities, moving to block calving, ceasing fringe activities to focus on the herd, reducing yield, change in milking frequency and many more.

Linking business and technical solutions

Linking business and technical solutions together is important. So often we see farms where the budgets are done by one firm and the technical input by another, and both operate in isolation. At Douglas Green Consulting we know that this doesn’t deliver the best results. It’s important to link the two together so that the budgeted performance is as far as possible achieved. Ideally we would like to retain both roles and in the majority of cases this is what happens. However, we are flexible and as an alternative will work closely with your current provider. The key is that the budget reflects the milk sales and feed spend incurred accurately and you get the results you need. Contact Douglas Green today for help to improve your milk profits.