Pasteurised Pastures: The Best Cow Farms in Singapore
At 45 liters, Singapore’s per capita milk intake soars higher than neighbouring lands (Nikkei Asia). Have you ever wondered some of this milk comes from?
Let’s look at the best cow farms in Singapore that welcome dairy enthusiasts and those simply seeking a pastoral escape.
Hay Dairies
Address: 250 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 719866 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6567920931
Hours: Daily (except Tuesdays), 9 AM – 7 PM
Price: Free entrance, S$5 for alfalfa hay to feed goats
Hay Dairies, Singapore’s sole goat farm, stands out for supplying fresh pasteurised goat milk. Housing 800 dairy goats of mixed breeds from the USA and employing cutting-edge farming technology, they offer a healthier milk alternative.
Visitors can purchase milk at the reception, grab snacks at the canteen, and explore an educational exhibit on goats. Take the chance to feed the goats after a quick queue!
Pro-tip: Groups of 10 or more must book in advance.
Dairy Folks
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Address: 5 Lim Chu Kang Lane 8A, Singapore 719608 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6567937114
Hours: Weekdays, 10 AM – 4 PM
Price: Free entrance
Dairy Folks provides real, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, full-cream milk that’s single-pasteurised, and non-homogenised. It has Holstein Friesian cows fed with grass, and the farm, established in 1936, has grown from 6 cows to a hundred!
The cows are milked twice daily, supplying locally-produced milk in Singapore. Dairy Folks also offers ice cream alongside fresh milk.
Pro-tip: The farm doesn’t hold scheduled tours but is open for self-guided exploration, allowing visitors to feed and pet the cows freely.
Viknesh Dairy Farm
Address: 6 Lim Chu Kang Lane 8A, Singapore 719607 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6591421511
Hours: Daily, 10 AM – 4 PM
Price: Free entrance
Viknesh Dairy Farm, nestled in Singapore’s Kranji countryside, houses 20 adult cows in its shed. Visitors can purchase hay to feed the cattle.
The farm is committed to providing fresh milk and yoghurt while offering ‘Cow and Calf services’ for various occasions. It is a leading milk supplier in Singapore with on-site milk sales available as well.
Pro-tip: Free home delivery is only for orders of 5 litres and above.