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Dr Laurence Shalloo - Positive Farmers Conference 2022

At the Positive Farmers Conference 2022, Dr Laurence Shalloo discusses significant advancements and challenges in the Irish dairy industry, highlighting a 63% increase in milk production since the removal of milk quotas, attributed to both higher cow numbers and improved milk yield. He emphasizes the competitive advantage of Ireland's grass-based systems despite rising production costs, noting the importance of grass utilization for increasing farm profitability. Shalloo addresses the environmental impact of dairy farming and the adoption of new technologies aimed at reducing emissions while also stressing the need for effective policies to ensure sustainability. He calls for enhanced collaboration among farmers and stakeholders to address issues like nitrates and to attract new talent into the industry. The discussion further explores the implications of changing agricultural policies, the volatility of milk pricing, and the importance of maintaining high welfare standards in farming practices, particularly concerning calf management and dairy-beef integration. Overall, Shalloo maintains an optimistic perspective on the future profitability and sustainability of the dairy sector.