Slurry tank with drag hose on grassland in Poland

Renata Matysiak manages a family dairy farm in Wielkopolskie Voivodeship, Poland, with 240 milking cows producing 10,500–11,500 litres of milk annually. The farm uses non-GMO feeds and relies on 16 km of distant grassland for forage. Manure management with a drag hose slurry tank has boosted grass production by 20% and reduced odours. The farm is investing in a new cow shed and milking robots to support modernisation, facing economic pressure as milk prices do not reflect high input costs. Grassland efficiency is vital for sustainable milk production.