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The Shinagh Dairy Paddock Layout features a centrally located milking parlour, optimizing workflow. Comprising approximately 27 paddocks, each covering around 3 hectares, the design supports a stocking rate of 1 hectare per 80 cows. The paddocks are strategically arranged with excellent road frontage, facilitating easy access. A looped 40 mm water line services all paddocks, supported by 3.1 km of inverted farm roads to enhance cow flow. With a minimum capital investment of €1500 per cow and a 15-year payback period, this layout prioritizes productive investments while managing costs effectively.
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Shinagh Dairy Paddock layout Farm Layout • Milking parlour in centre of farm • 27 paddocks approx. 3 ha each • (1 ha /80 cows) • Square/ rectangular paddocks -good road frontage • Looped 40 mm water line to all paddocks • 3.1 km of inverted farm roads • Designed for cow flow
Farm Infrastructure • Drivers • Minimum capital investment (€1500/cow) • 15 year payback period • Limited access to capital • Prioritised productive investments • 1) Grazing infrastructure; • - long grazing season, • - minimise risk, labour and costs • 2) milking facilities • -Labour = biggest cost on farm • -Milking = ½ of total labour • 3) winter facilities • - only for dry cows • - non productive but necessary • 4) Automation and Machinery • - No impact on productivity Capital budget
