Global milk supplies grew in 2017 across most of the key production regions, ending the year with just over 5bn litres (1.8%) more milk than was delivered in the previous year. The vast majority of the growth (64%) originated in the EU-28, with the US accounting for most of the remainder. Forecasts for 2018 suggest a…
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Farm Buildings and TAMS II ; Aidan Kelly
Aidan Kelly 085 746 6211 Top five or ten points to consider when making a planning permission application Planning permission will take up to 4 months, and can sometimes be delayed with further information up to 6 months. Give yourself plenty of time and apply early to be ready to avail of the new…
Freestall (cubicle) Dividers
The freestall divider has a number of functions, including: Defining the lateral limits of the resting space Facilitating the lying direction of the cow – straight rather than diagonal Permitting or preventing side lunge Determining the height of the neck rail Obviously, it is preferable if the divider performs these functions without injuring the cow.…
Brisket Locator
Brisket Locator Optional in short stalls, required in correctly sized stalls! The resting space in front of the cow is defined by a brisket locator, the purpose of which is to assist in the alignment of the cow when lying in the stall so that manure lands in the alley rather than on top of…
Kingshay Dairy Costings make for interesting reading.
The Kingshay organisation in the UK are an independent consultancy that provide advice to dairy farmers. They produce an annual report based on the data collected from their client farms. The “Dairy Costings Focus” can be ordered online from their website. I have collated data from the last three reports to compare the milk sales…