Over ninety dairy cows and a labor-intensive 40-hour stint in the chemical sector left one individual on the brink of exhaustion.
In the heart of Schleswig-Holstein, located in the picturesque region of Dithmarschen, Farmer Arne Lübke and his wife Manuela tend to their dairy farm. Five years ago, Arne found himself on the brink of burnout, a predicament brought about by the heavy workload that characterized his daily life.
Arne's story of recovery is detailed in an interview from the August edition of the website's E-Paper, categorised under Dairy Farming. The full feature article can be found on the digital edition of the website.
Arne's life was a whirlwind of constant work. He could not switch off, had little sleep, irregular eating with binges, and lived a reactive daily life. However, he was saved from burnout by his friends and family who supported him during his difficult time.
The farm is home to 90 dairy cows, and the calves from these cows remain on the farm. In addition to farming, Arne works 40 hectares per week as a chemist in a chemical company. The farm itself boasts 58 hectares of its own land and 16 hectares are rented.
The farm also operates a breeding programme, with all the heifers bred, and the bulls castrated. Personal data may be processed and cookies may be set when activating the content.
For those interested, a free trial of the digital edition of the website is available. The article provides a compelling insight into the life of a dairy farmer, offering a glimpse into the challenges and rewards that come with the profession.
