The Future of Local Goat Farming at Hay Dairies

Hospitality students (DHA-05-22A & DHA-05-22B) with their trainers pumped for their visit to Hay Dairies!

Fun goat feeding activity with alfafa hay imported from the USA.

The farm’s 700 goats are given an A-grade feed of hay and pellets, to keep them happy, healthy and safe.

Owner Leon Hay sharing with the group the farm’s history and operational efficiencies in the present and future.

Student leaders presenting and sharing their research on the goat farm after guiding the group with an educational tour of the facilities.

Hay Dairies has been producing fresh goat’s milk as part of Singapore’s foodscape in Lim Chu Kang since 1988, ensuring that their herd is kept happy and healthy with A-grade feed!

Equipped with their savviness in Event Planning Management, student leaders from the WSQ Diploma in Hotel and Accommodation Services course (DHA-05-22A) led their trainers and classmates through a farm tour and hands-on goat feeding, followed with an informative presentation and Kahoot knowledge quiz to reveal the lucky winner of a carton of goat’s milk, the highly nutritious and healthier alternative!

With an increase in demand for goat’s milk across the last three decades, second-generation owner and business director Leon Hay shared exciting developments for the farm’s new 10,000 square-metre site at Neo Tiew Crescent, which will contribute towards Singapore’s “30 by 30” goal. Hay Dairies will incorporate productive and innovative farming systems including automated feeding, solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems and even converting goat waste matter into fertilisers for plants!

“The event has made us aware of the intricacies of animal farming and how the farm fresh goat milk forms a part of our island’s home-grown produce.”

Elfie Anaqi
WSQ Diploma in Hotel and Accommodation Services
(DHA-05-22A)

“Hosting this event, as well as overseeing the smooth planning and operating of the educational visit alongside my teammates were enriching experiences. Afterall, an excellent end result is the reflection of solid teamwork!”

Hassmetra Perumal
WSQ Diploma in Hotel and Accommodation Services
(DHA-05-22A)

“I find it crucial for public to learn how Hay Dairies farm can be integral to Singapore’s food security in the event our neighbours are unable to supply their produce to us.”

Lim Jin Kang
WSQ Diploma in Hotel and Accommodation Services
(DHA-05-22A)

“We got positive feedback and takeaways from all our participants! My favourite parts were interacting with the farm owner as we planned the visit and feeding the herd of goats.”

Tan Jun Hong
WSQ Diploma in Hotel and Accommodation Services
(DHA-05-22A)

About Hay Dairies

The only goat farm in Singapore, Hay Dairies was first established in 1988 with just 48 goats, and now provides love, care and attention to its 700-strong herd of American mountain goats. A beloved institution of Singapore, the farm has produced fresh pasteurised goat’s milk for locals for over 30 years.

Hay Dairies is committed to educating Singapore’s next generation on food subsistence, and hosts daily farm tours with opportunities to catch goat-milking sessions in the mornings.

Sustainability Courses Available