Feed factors to maximise milk income

Efficient feeding of the herd is a key factor that affects dairy farm profitability, regardless of the feeding system used. Maximising the production of home-grown feed is essential, according to Dairy Australia. Research from across the world, including Australia, has repeatedly demonstrated the link between increased levels of home-grown feed and higher profitability. This applies regardless of the feeding system or level of intensity of the farm. Dairy Australia emphasises that, in the vas