Rethinking dairy production in Asia

Arief Fachrudin

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Across Asia, especially in tropical Southeast Asia, dairy cattle farmers are under increasing pressure.

High temperatures, rising feed costs, shifting consumer expectations, land limitations, and aging infrastructure all challenge the sustainability of local dairy farming systems.

Many farms still struggle with:

✅ Heat stress, reducing feed intake and milk yield.
✅ Low conception rates, driven by poor energy balance and heat.
✅ Milk quality issues and rising cases of mastitis.
✅ Limited access to practical training, updated herd management, and field-proven nutrition strategies.

Despite strong demand for dairy products across the region, the gap between production potential and actual farm output remains wide. The Dairy Production & Management Agri School by Progressus was designed to help close that gap.

The Agri School is a four-day, intensive training built specifically for the realities of Asian dairy production. Led by regional and international experts, the course blends foundational science with applied management, covering:

✅ Feeding strategies to reduce heat stress and optimize milk production.
✅ Reproductive planning to improve fertility and shorten calving intervals.
✅ Calf and heifer rearing for healthier, more productive future herds.
✅ Milk harvesting, hygiene, and mastitis control.
✅ Biosecurity, stockmanship, and economic thinking in dairy farm decisions.

A major highlight includes a field visit to tropical forage plots and a modern dairy processing facility, including hands-on sessions in silage, hay making, and feeding techniques for cows in different lactation stages. Participants will get to observe real-world applications of what you learn in class.