Areas in dairy farming where innovations are hoped for – farmers

1 = very important / 2 = important / 3 = less important / 4 = insignificant

1. Higher efficiency of the coarse feed supply 1.53
2. Improvement of animal health 1.53
3. Needs-based feeding (to maintain animal health and improve nutrient and resource efficiency) 1.57
4. Improvement of herd management and animal monitoring 1.57
5. Marketing of milk and dairy products 1.63
6. Improvement of animal welfare and husbandry systems 1.69
7. Improvement of work organisation 1.69
8. Reduction of antibiotic consumption 1.71
9. Improvements in barn climate 1.72
10. Improvement of data management 1.73

Source: DLG Agrifuture Insights, Winter 2025/2026 survey (total sample n = 1,772; n = 128 respondents answered this question).