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Farmer Writes: exceptional grazing conditions

Grazing conditions have been fantastic, with the cows grazing the paddocks out 100% for this time of year.

13 November 2024
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Inside a 5,000 cow dairy farm in China

Aidan Brennan reports from a recent visit to the Jinshan Ranch on the outskirts of Shanghai in eastern China.

13 November 2024
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USA: Still the land of opportunity?

Aidan Brennan reports from Michigan in the United States where he meets first generation farmers Paul and Brittany Windemuller.

13 November 2024
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Things to remember for keeping milking parlours going this winter

Advice for dairy farmers as they prepare for winter and adverse weather events.

6 November 2024
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Milking 550 cows on rented land in England

Dolphenby Farm is located in the Eden Valley in the north of England.

16 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Essentials of milk parlour checks and servicing

Martin Merrick details some key advice in keeping your milking parlour in top condition for the latter stages of lactation.

2 October 2024 BUILDINGS
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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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