This Dairy Farm Makes $2.6M EBITDA… But in Romania
Jul 29, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of a €20M dairy farm in Romania, raking in €2.6M in EBITDA. With 2,000 cattle and 600 hectares of land, the farm's solar power production and EU certifications stand out. The hosts dissect the challenges of dairy farming investments, from navigating geopolitical stakes to tracking commodity price trends. Humorously, they also flirt with the idea of transforming farming into a reality TV sensation, unveiling a fun twist to serious business discussions. Tune in for insights and playful banter!
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Medium-Sized EU-Certified Dairy Farm
The dairy farm is a medium-sized industrial operation with 2,000 cattle in Romania.
It holds valuable EU certifications and includes 600 hectares of arable land for feed cultivation.
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Milk Price Volatility Risk
Milk is a commodity with significant price volatility impacting farm profitability.
Fixed costs mean the farm can lose money if milk prices drop, yet cannot simply stop production.
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Analyze Milk Price Sensitivity
Understand the dairy price vs EBITDA sensitivity to assess profitability under price fluctuations.
Study historical milk price ranges to evaluate risk before buying.
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In this episode, the hosts debate the acquisition of a €20M dairy farm in Romania, balancing its EU certifications, solar power, and commodity risks against complex operations and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Today’s deal takes the pod international with a €20 million dairy farm in Romania producing over 12 million liters of milk annually. With €7M in revenue and €2.6M in EBITDA, the farm operates with 2,000 head of cattle, state-of-the-art EU-compliant systems, and generates 40% of its electricity from solar. It even includes 600 hectares of farmland to feed the herd.
Key Highlights: - €20M price tag, €7M revenue, €2.6M EBITDA - 600 hectares of feed-crop land, 2,000 cattle, 40% solar power - Located near Moldova and Ukraine with geopolitical risk - EU certifications provide a rare operational moat - High fixed costs and no hedging make milk price volatility a huge risk
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