Moorepark Open Day 2025: A Future-Focused Dairy Farming Event

Moorepark Open Day 2025 presents an invaluable opportunity for dairy farmers to engage with the latest research and practices in the industry. Scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, at the Moorepark facility in Fermoy, Co. Cork, this event will commence at 08:30a.m. Highlighting an era of consolidation post-milk quota abolition in 2015, the event will delve into the challenges of regulatory compliance, environmental impact, and the necessity for sustainable practices.

The day’s discussions will emphasize reducing carbon emissions and improving animal welfare, alongside ensuring water and air quality. Moreover, it aims to present dairy farming as a financially viable and appealing career path for the younger generation. Attendees will have direct access to current and emerging technologies and practices that enhance economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

Moorepark 2025 plans to address the gap in grass dry matter target achievement, showcasing methods to boost growth through soil fertility, effective nitrogen use, and clover incorporation. The need for innovative solutions to maximize grassland productivity will be highlighted alongside practical demonstrations on subjects like grazing management, low emission slurry spreading, and fertiliser calibration.

Furthermore, business competitiveness, generational renewal, and emerging breeding technologies like Economic Breeding Index (EBI) will be crucial topics. A panel discussion commencing at 3:00p.m will explore global trading scenarios and policy implications. Various themed areas at the event, such as Grass10 – Grazing Demo, Dairy-beef village, and Environment village, will provide comprehensive insights into different facets of dairy farming.

The event underscores the urgency of attracting younger farmers by ensuring a rewarding financial outcome and a balanced work-life environment, vital for the industry’s future sustainability and innovation-driven growth.