Zero Grazing Savings Calculator Ireland

Zero Grazing Monthly Benefit Calculator

See what zero grazing could be worth on your farm in a typical month. Enter your daily figures below and the calculator will estimate your monthly benefit, milk solids value, machine finance and the most suitable RS machine for your herd.

Farm Details

Number of cows Current concentrates per cow per day (kg) Concentrate price per tonne (€) Milk solids value per kg (€) Bales replaced by zero grazing per day Tractor/operator hours per day Acres zero grazed Land rental value per acre per year (€)

Finance Details

Finance term in years Finance interest rate (%) Deposit or trade-in value (€) Include VAT in finance?

The calculator is based on a 30-day month. Concentrate saving is calculated using a 25% reduction. Milk solids increase is calculated at 0.2 kg per cow per day. Bale saving is calculated at €35 per bale. Tractor/operator cost is calculated at €28.50 per hour.

Estimated Monthly Result

Enter your own figures above and click calculate.

This calculator is an estimate only. Actual results depend on grass quality, weather, ground conditions, herd yield, concentrate price, milk solids value, labour, diesel, finance approval, VAT treatment and individual farm circumstances.