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Smart towers to grow fresh dairy cow feed

Cultivation in the HydroGreen grow system is very simple to manage, with automated seeding, watering and harvesting. No fertiliser is required. Photo: CubicFarm
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Hydroponics: Feed grown inside for dairy cows

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Diving into digital dairy farming and automation

Pneumonia is the most common cause of death and poor performance in dairy cattle under one year of age with 14.5% of dairy heifers failing to reach their first lactation due to the disease. Photo: Chris McCullough
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Mild weather can cause calf pneumonia or respiratory issues

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Banana peels as silage for ruminants

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Reducing dairy emissions in developing countries

Markus Gruber milks 75 Fleckvieh cows on the family farm in Austria. Photo: Chris McCullough
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Austria: Dairy farming good but margins tight

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Expert views: Carbon-negative or neutral dairy farming

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Benefits of good rumen development in dairy calves