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Despite all the automation, the human element is still key. Data needs interpretation. Tech needs tuning. And cows need care. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

20-08 | Expert opinion

From cow to cloud – the rise of smart milking systems (Part 2)

It might sound odd to link teat health with planetary health, but teat condition is one of the biggest predictors of mastitis risk. And mastitis isn’t just a cow comfort issue – it’s a sustainability problem. Photo: Mark Pasveer

04-08 | Expert opinion

The milking revolution: Why efficiency is the new sustainability (Part 2)

In this new age, efficiency is no longer just about speed. It’s about doing more with less – less stress on the animal, less energy used in the parlour, less waste in the system, and less burden on the farmer. Photo: Mark Pasveer

28-07 | Expert opinion

The milking revolution: Why efficiency is the new sustainability (Part 1)

Smart milking systems aren’t just upgrades – they’re quiet revolutions humming behind the barn doors. Photo: Jacqueline Hermsen

24-07 | Expert opinion

From cow to cloud – the rise of smart milking systems (Part 1)

GLP-1 users don’t merely reduce intake – they pivot their preferences. Research reveals a declining taste for rich, sweet, or salty foods, denting processed dairy like ice cream, robust cheeses, and sugary yoghurts. Photo: Canva

12-06 | Expert opinion

How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are redefining the dairy sector

Viruses are quick. But we can be quicker. Viruses evolve. But so do we – through learning, leadership, and love for what we do. Photo: Canva

05-06 | Expert opinion

The century of viruses: From farmer to sentinel

Dairy farmers worldwide must evolve alongside the threat of viruses. Photo: Canva

26-05 | Expert opinion

The century of viruses: A wake-up call from the cow barn

Looking back at the 2024 harvests, the situation appears grim. Photo: Shutterstock

27-03 | Expert opinion

Rise in mycotoxin levels

Photo: Canva

30-12-2024 | Expert opinion

Understanding the potential

Some of the buildings at the Arla farm in Damau, Kaduna state, Nigeria. Photos: Arla Foods

18-12-2024 | Expert opinion

Debunking a myth: ‘You can’t successfully import foreign cattle breeds into Africa’

The livestock industry is increasingly and constantly adapting to this in many ways. Photo: Canva

25-11-2024 | Expert opinion

Shared goal

For decades, young people have been drawn to urban areas, often overlooking agriculture as a viable career path. Common misconceptions about farm life – such as long hours, limited opportunities for advancement, and a lack of modern amenities – have contributed to this trend. Photo: Canva

29-10-2024 | Expert opinion

Is the future digital for dairy farm workers?