Code/ID: 16ARR106

Organization: ISA

Country: Portugal

Farm-Type: Pilot Farm

Sub-Region:Azores

City: Arrifes-São Miguel

Stocking Rate (LSU/ha): 3,25

Milk Yield per Cow (L): 7,200

Animal Feeding Based on: Grazing

Concentrates (Kg / Cow / Year): 2,400

Innovations and Strenghs: Traditional Azorian system with no buildings and mobile milking parlour; Aim to decrease production costs (inputs of concentrated feed); working on genetic improvement

Main Farmers's objectives: Increase income but keep or decrease herd number