Farm visits

Bjornhild Vigerust, 33, became the owner of her family dairy farm in 2018. Photo: Chris McCullough
08-04 | Article

Norwegian dairy farmers benefit from milk quota increases

A Total Mixed Ration is fed to the cows 3 times per day. Photo: Chris McCullough
18-03 | Article

Israel: Even Covid-19 won’t deter this dairy farm’s plans

Silage is made to feed the cows through the winter months. Photo: Chris McCullough
09-02 | Article

Farm report, Australia: Aiming to breed the perfect cow

Renovation work to improve the old buildings is ongoing. Photo: Chris McCullough
12-01 | Article

Turkish dairy farms harmed by fluctuating currency

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31-12-2020 | Article

Wrapping up 2020: A look back at 10 exciting farm reports

Bremer can now deliver large groups of approximately 30 heifers that have been milked for 3 to 6 weeks. Due to the structured rearing, they are very uniform and highly productive. Bremer now makes ¬ 150 to ¬ 200 each more than before. Photo: Henk Riswick
16-12-2020 | Article

Farm report, Germany: Less labour, higher animal value

By frequently taking a fresh grass sample, Wout Huijzer can ensure that the protein level in the pellet is adjusted based on this analysis. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet
17-11-2020 | Article

Making the most of a grass-oriented farm

Scott McKillop and his wife Belinda on the farm. Photo: Scott and Belinda McKillop
02-11-2020 | Article

Farm report, Australia: Adapting to a changing climate

Anna grew up feeding calves on the farm.
09-09-2020 | Article

Farm report US: Preparing to take over the family dairy farm

The pasturing cows are fed twice a day with a feedmixer. 3 The group at the second site has a paved feeding place next to the milking parlour of about 100 metres long and 20 metres wide. Photos: Henk Riswick
27-08-2020 | Article

Farm report, Germany: Dairy farming a different way pays off

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