Re-entry with a robot in Cats country
With an off-farm job, Noel Lynch opted for a GEA automatic milking system for his re entry in to dairying.
Focus on Dairy Equipment
Here we look at the latest developments in dairy equipment technology, milking systems and controlling costs.
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9 August 2023 Dairy Equipment
Superb facilities in east Cork expansion
Aidan Brennan reports from the Dunne family farm in east Cork who have recently made a big investment in cow housing and milking facilities.
9 August 2023 Dairy Equipment
Dairy equipment: always a good investment
Spending money on dairy equipment is rarely regretted, once its reasonable and within budget, writes Aidan Brennan.
Rotary versus herringbone – what’s best?
Aidan Brennan looks at the pros and cons of building a rotary milking parlour versus a herringbone, on large dairy farms.
9 August 2023 Dairy Equipment
Clouds on the horizon but dairy investment remains strong
Aidan Brennan advises that dairy farmers should continue to invest in labour-saving equipment, despite some clouds on the horizon.
4 January 2023 Dairy Equipment
Milking times bypass for Macroom farmer
While the new bypass around Macroom has shortened the journey time for motorists between Cork and Kerry, a new milking parlour has shortened milking times for Macroom farmer Sean Kelleher.
4 January 2023 Dairy Equipment
New red parlour for high-yielding black and whites in Mayo
A new 10-unit Pearson parlour has just been installed on the Flanagan farm, with options for multiple add-ons.
4 January 2023 Dairy Equipment