Dairy Farming Blog: Expert Insights & Practical Guides

Forage quality: Maximizing forage quality. Excellence in preservation Phill Kaatz, Michigan State University extension The Critical Role of Forage Quality in Dairy Farming Forage quality is the backbone of dairy farm success. High-quality forage provides essential nutrients that boost milk production and herd health. In January 2020, the Israeli Dairy School hosted a seminar with Phil Kaatz from Michigan State University Extension. His lecture focused on optimizing forage quality through…

Improving Dairy Herd Management between Israel and Taiwan We love our summer seminars because they give us the chance to share dairy herd management strategies and build connections with dairy farmers all over the world. This summer we hosted a particularly special seminar with a group of 23 young farmers from Taiwan. These young men and women are all second-generation Dairy Farmers, who have already learned a lot about the…

Dairy Herd Management Seminar in Israel The Israeli dairy industry is famous worldwide for its high productivity. Our 5-day Herd Management Seminar offers hands-on experience in Israeli dairy farming techniques. You can learn these successful methods and apply them to your farms. Each seminar builds on our experts’ years of experience within the dairy industry and incorporates the latest technological developments and management techniques. Our summer seminar is held in…

I would like to recommend the Israeli Dairy course to all farm practitioners, animal health experts and other service providers Few words from Israeli Dairy School guest  Mr. LIVINUS KINDO from India “I would like to recommend the Israeli Dairy course to all farm practitioners, animal health experts and other service providers. The farm visits set in the backdrop of the harsh climate conditions are a must-see for any dairy enthusiast”….

Dairy Seminars at the Israeli Dairy School At the Israeli Dairy School, we’re happy to provide those within the worldwide dairy industry with hands-on insight into the Israeli dairy industry. Participants get to tour successful dairy farms, research centers, and dairy companies. They also participate in dairy seminars on-farm management and advanced technologies. The Israeli dairy industry is the most productive in the world, and our goal is to show…

Last updated: February 2026 · Written by Ofier Langer, CEO, Israeli Dairy School · Reviewed quarterly Dairy Farm Goals: How to Set Yearly Targets That Boost Profitability Every profitable dairy operation starts with clear annual targets. In fact, the most effective dairy farm goals focus on seven key areas: herd health, reproduction, milk production, feed efficiency, cooling, succession planning, and staff training. Based on our experience training over 500 dairy…

Nuffield International visited the Israeli Dairy School The Israeli Dairy School recently had the honor of hosting a three-day visit by a group of scholarship holders from Nuffield International, a globally renowned organization that supports agricultural innovation and leadership. The group, led by James Geltch, CEO of Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships, included delegates with diverse farming backgrounds, all awarded scholarships to explore various agricultural topics. Nuffield International: Advancing Global Agriculture…

Helping Small-scale Dairy Farmers to Improve their productivity Small-scale Dairy Farmers, welcome to the Israeli Dairy School, situated near Nazareth, Israel. You may be aware that Israel is widely acknowledged to be a world leader in the field of dairy farming technology. Israeli dairy herds consistently produce record yields of milk per animal. Our success is achieved through a combination of superior herd nutrition, excellent veterinary care, as well as…

The Israeli Dairy Experience One Day Sheep Dairy Farming Seminar for the BSDA The seminar was held at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, U.K. We are happy to report that we have just concluded a most successful seminar on sheep farming and all aspects of small ruminant dairy farming. It was a part of the British Sheep Dairy Conference held in Warwickshire in the United Kingdom. Our seminar was held as…

Israeli Dairy Experience for German IDF  Most of you who are reading this “report-back” on the October visit by the IDA (German International Dairy Association) will be familiar with our informative and inspirational workshops for dairy farmers world-wide. However, for those of you who may be visiting our website for the first time, I will start with a brief re-cap. Israel is widely acknowledged to be a world leader in…