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Focus on Dairy Equipment

Here we look at the latest developments in dairy equipment technology, milking systems and controlling costs.

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To robot or not to robot in Laois

Aidan Brennan reports from the Irish Grassland Association summer dairy tour to Laois, where a discussion took place on the merits of robots over herringbone milking parlours.

5 August 2024
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Cheap and effective additions to milking parlours

Thomas Condon outlines five low-cost additions to milking parlours that are simple, effective and improve efficiency.

4 August 2024
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Low confidence halts dairy investments

The high cost of investment and lack of Government supports is putting people off making the investments in milking equipment

3 August 2024
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Lack of government support impacts investment

Aidan Brennan looks at the dairy related investments that are available for funding under TAMS III and the impact of the changes to VAT rules.

31 July 2024
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CattleEye looks for lameness and body condition

The technology company has recently been acquired by GEA and can be fitted to any make or model of milking parlour.

31 July 2024
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