E351 Why 70‑Hour Weeks Are Killing Your Dairy Profits

The Bullvine by The Bullvine

Episode notes

This episode challenges one of dairy farming's most stubborn myths: that grinding 70-hour weeks makes you more profitable. Instead, newly released research from Ireland puts the spotlight on smarter work, not just harder work. We reveal how the top 25% of dairy farms working just 51 hours weekly outperform the lowest 25% grinding away at 70 hours — delivering a massive 20% boost in ROI. Dive in for groundbreaking insights that could reshape your entire operation and future-proof your farm in this hyper-competitive, razor-thin margin industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • How are some farmers turning off the "always on" mentality and seeing 20% bigger profits?
  • What's the real impact of working excessive hours on decision making and farm sustainability?
  • How are flexible milking and smart automation driving effici ... 
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Keywords
Automated Milking Systemsdairy farm efficiencydairy profitabilitydairy farm labor costsfarmer burnout