Farm Economics (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Premium price increase for sustainable farming products
Premium price increase for sustainable farming products
20-30% higher than conventional products
Examples of value-added products
Examples of value-added products
Artisanal cheese, specialty yoghurt, premium butter, organic meat
% of Irish dairy products sold internationally
% of Irish dairy products sold internationally
Approximately 90%
SCC (Somatic Cell Count) in milk measures
SCC (Somatic Cell Count) in milk measures
White blood cells; indicates udder health & milk quality
TBC (Total Bacterial Count) in milk reflects
TBC (Total Bacterial Count) in milk reflects
Hygiene standards during milking and milk storage
Why are fat & protein % important in milk?
Why are fat & protein % important in milk?
Impact milk value significantly; earn bonus payments
Characteristics of extensive farming systems
Characteristics of extensive farming systems
Low input, animals graze pasture, lower costs & output
Characteristics of intensive farming systems
Characteristics of intensive farming systems
High inputs, maximise output, higher costs, high capital need
Ireland's competitive advantage in dairy
Ireland's competitive advantage in dairy
Pasture-based farming using excellent grass-growing conditions
Annual difference: poor vs excellent milk quality (500k L)
Annual difference: poor vs excellent milk quality (500k L)
€15,000