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55 % of the agricultural land in Vorarlberg is used for dairy farming. This shows how important dairy farming is to Vorarlberg farmers. The proportion of alpine pastures for cattle farming and high number of pastures with dairy production is unusually high for Europe. Often the milk is made into cheese and butter directly on the farm. The whey is fed to pigs. Dairy farming fulfils a number of important macroeconomic functions. It is important to secure dairy farming and thus its agricultural and non-agricultural functions. The support provided by the dairy farming department includes advice, planning, expert assessments and the processing of financial aid applications.